http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-li ... e-23817713
Lincoln Castle archaeologists to extract sarcophagus
Archaeologists are preparing to extract a sarcophagus discovered at Lincoln Castle and thought to contain "somebody terribly important".
The stone sarcophagus, believed to date from about AD900, was found alongside the remains of a church which was previously unknown.
Archaeologists have been on site for almost a year and their work came to an end this week.
They believe the sarcophagus could contain a Saxon king or bishop.
Archaeologist Cecily Spall said: "There's lots of careful planning to do in the next few weeks but as I say we do hope to get it out and have a look inside.
"Logistically it's quite a difficult job because the trench is deep and the sarcophagus obviously weighs a lot."
Lincoln Castle is being refurbished and the archaeologists have been digging where a new centre to house the Magna Carta will be built.
(continued, merlin is buried under the cathedral next door...no chances taken with a magic man like that)
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We should be MOST skeptical of ideas we like because we are sufficiently skeptical of ideas that we don't like. Penn Jillette.
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Can't be Arthur - I've been to the site of his tomb in Glastonbury.
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