Roman's remains found in garden reburied

Human bones from Roman times found during building work in the garden of a Lincolnshire home have been reburied, police have said.

In March 2025, skeletal remains were found at a property in Brookside Close, Ancaster, prompting a police investigation.

A white forensic tent was put up in the garden to preserve the scene, but police later confirmed the bones were from ancient times.

On Wednesday, the remains were reburied at Wilsford Extension Graveyard.

A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said: "After making the discovery, the resident contacted Lincolnshire Police and officers attended the scene alongside crime scene investigators.

"The remains were carefully recovered and examined before specialist archaeological expertise was sought to determine their origin. Following a detailed assessment of both the bones and the surrounding ground, an archaeologist confirmed the remains were of Roman origin."

The spokesperson said the bones were "reinterred with dignity".

The Reverend Georgina Machell, rector of the East Loveden Group of Parishes, and Robert Hollands Funeral Directors waived their fees.

Members of the local community also attended to pay their respects, police said.

The spokesperson added: "Those involved said it was a fitting and dignified conclusion to an unusual discovery, made possible through the kindness and support of local organisations and residents who came together to give the remains a proper final resting place."

The Romans were in Britain for almost 400 years, from an invasion under the emperor Claudius in AD43 until the early 5th Century.

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