The royal palace, abbey and town of Westminster on Thorney Island: archaeological excavations (1991–8) for the London Underground Limited Jubilee Line Extension Project Excavation findings include evidence for

Excavation findings include evidence for the origins of settlement on Thorney Island over 7000 years ago

structural and scientific studies (including tree-ring dating

studying the excavated evidence from the intact and lavishly furnished burial chamber

The unusual quantity of skulls found in the sediments of the Roman Walbrook stream in London has been attributed to a range of causes

This volume provides evidence for the Barge

The royal palace, abbey and town of Westminster on Thorney Island: archaeological excavations (1991–8) for the London Underground Limited Jubilee Line Extension Project Excavation findings include evidence for2006 Christopher Thomas, Robert Cowie, Jane Sidell The palace and abbey of Westminster has been the pre eminent royal, religious and governmental centre in England since the 11th century home of English monarchs until the reign of Henry VIII and then of the House of Commons. The abbey was a royal church, site of the coronations of all English monarchs since Edward the Confessor and mausoleum for many of Englands royal families. Excavation findings