Archaeologists from the University of Leicester open the mysterious lead coffin discovered just steps from the ancient tomb of King Richard III. The coffin was discovered in August 2013, a year after the remains of the former King of England were discovered.
Inside the lead coffin, archaeologists discovered the skeleton of an elderly woman, who academics believe may have been one of the convent's early benefactors – as radiocarbon dating shows, she could have being buried shortly after the church's completion in 1250 (although analysis shows her death). could have taken place as late as 2 p.m.).
The high-status woman was in one of 10 tombs discovered within the walls of the medieval complex, including that of Richard III, six of which were undisturbed. Those that were examined all contained female remains.
This film was produced by External Relations at the University of Leicester.
Filmed and edited by Carl Vivian
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