First Complete Roman Funerary Bed Unearthed in London

Archaeologists discover a 2,000-year-old Roman funerary bed, marking a significant find in Britain's archaeological history.

A complete Roman funerary bed, crafted from oak and intricately designed, was discovered in London, marking the first of its kind found in Britain.
The discovery was made during an excavation for a new office development, revealing a site that served as a Roman cemetery outside the city walls of Londinium.
The funerary bed, preserved in mud from the River Fleet, was accompanied by five oak coffins and various personal artifacts, indicating high-status burial practices.
Archaeological evidence suggests the bed was used to carry the deceased to their grave and intended for use in the afterlife, reflecting Roman funerary customs.
The site also yielded other historical layers, including a medieval tannery, a 16th-century cemetery, and artifacts dating back to the early Roman Britain period.