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This research into the skeletons behind the building of the Gorcum Museum was carried out in anticipation of the placing of garbage containers. Earlier this month, a limited excavation took place on the Varkenmarkt. The skeletons found are being examined further. With dendrochronological research we also hope to learn more about the age of the coffins. The latter will be a difficult task because it is difficult to reconstruct complete annual rings from the sawn wood.
Phasing of burials found in 2010, the red line represents the wall of the museum
Addition to research 2010
The project on the Groenmarkt is an addition to the previous excavation that took place a few meters further on 2010 took place. The results will take several weeks to process.
Preliminary drilling research on the placement of waste containers
In the week of May 15, 2017, Hollandia archaeologists carried out an archaeological drilling survey on behalf of the municipality of Gorinchem…