Ossuary in the crypt of St Leonard?s Church
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Ossuary in the crypt of St Leonard?s Church
Image: © Clive Thompson Taken: 12 May 2006
The ossuary in the crypt of St Leonard‘s Church is one of only two in England (the other being in Rothwell, Northants) and contains 2,000 human skulls, 8,000 thighbones, a few jaw bones and various other artefacts. The skull and thighbones were usually kept as it was believed that it would ensure physical resurrection.
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Image Location
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51.073076
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1.08366