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Archaeologists and history enthusiasts can uncover fresh insights into the North East’s past at a day-long event exploring the region’s medieval discoveries.
Tees Archaeology Day takes place on Saturday, October 3, at Stockton Central Library, with talks on early medieval research across northern England.
The Hart Manor site near Hartlepool will be a key focus after excavations uncovered 365 Anglo-Saxon burials in 2016.
. The replica of the lower part of the Anglo-Scandinavian cross (Image: Supplied)
Dr Emma Watson, team leader at Tees Archaeology, said: "We have long been awaiting the exciting results from the Hart Manor site and cannot wait to uncover more details about the 365 burials found in a relatively tiny area, with some amazing artefacts and stories.
"However, the programme for the event goes far beyond that and we will be enjoying talks from many of the foremost specialists in their field.
"This is going to be a very engaging and enlightening day."
The talks will examine medieval life and death through health, diet, manual labour, disease and violence.
Thirteen adults had violent injuries, including blade wounds and decapitation, suggesting a raid or another violent event.
Other talks will cover early medieval cremations in Ingleby Barwick, fieldwork at Lindisfarne Heugh, pottery training in York and new findings from Yeavering, Northumberland.
There will also be a talk on an early Anglo-Saxon estate centre in the Coquet Valley.
Attendees can view a 3D replica of the lower section of a nationally significant Anglo-Scandinavian cross, believed to be the lost Carlton/Thorpe Cross from the early 10th century.
Another talk will examine kinship through dental analysis of remains from the East Mill Lane medieval cemetery in Norton, alongside wider research into early medieval communities.
The event runs from 9.30am to 4pm in Stockton Central Library’s Jim Cooke Suite.
Tickets cost £25 for adults and £15 for students, including tea, coffee and a buffet lunch.
Book tickets by calling Hartlepool Art Gallery in Church Square on 01429 869706 between 10am and 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday, or visiting in person.
Tell organisers about any dietary requirements when booking.
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For more information, email Dr Emma Watson at emma.watson2@hartlepool.gov.uk.
More than half of those buried were children, many showing signs of childhood illness and nutritional deficiencies including scurvy and rickets.
Some graves also contained evidence of the risks associated with pregnancy and childbirth, while adults showed signs of demanding manual labour, accidents and repeated injuries.