Skeletal remains of 30 infants found at Meath site were 'unexpected and emotional' for archaeologists

Experts at an archaeology field school in Trim, Co Meath have uncovered almost 30 skeletal remains of infants, many of whom they believe were buried there up until the early 20th century because they weren't baptised.

Skeletal remains of 30 infants found at Meath site were 'unexpected and emotional' for archaeologists

By Louise Walsh

Experts at an archaeology field school in Trim, Co Meath have uncovered almost 30 skeletal remains of infants, many of whom they believe were buried there up until the early 20th century because they weren't baptised.

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