Post by Whisker on Aug 24, 2012 13:35:17 GMT -1
Richard III: Buried Under A Council Car Park?
Archaeologists believe they may have finally found the precise burial site of Richard III - under a car park used for Leicester City Council offices.
Experts from the University of Leicester are starting the first attempt to uncover the royal's remains this weekend.
Historical records indicate that Richard, who was king for two years, was buried in a Franciscan Friary known as Greyfriars.
But the monastery was partly destroyed under Henry VIII.
Archaeologists believe they may have finally found the precise burial site of Richard III - under a car park used for Leicester City Council offices.
Experts from the University of Leicester are starting the first attempt to uncover the royal's remains this weekend.
Historical records indicate that Richard, who was king for two years, was buried in a Franciscan Friary known as Greyfriars.
But the monastery was partly destroyed under Henry VIII.
