Archaeologists Unearth Grim 'Gore Pit' at Waterloo Battlefield

The pit, found at a former field hospital site, contains human and animal remains separated by ammunition boxes.

The excavation was conducted by Waterloo Uncovered, a UK charity that combines archaeology with veteran care.
The 'gore pit' was likely dug to clear remains from the field hospital after the 1815 Battle of Waterloo.
The pit contained amputated human limbs, a complete human skeleton, and remains of an ox and seven horses.
The layout of the trench suggests an attempt to offer dignity to the dead, with human and animal remains separated by ammunition boxes.
Veterans participating in the dig found the experience therapeutic, despite the grim discoveries.