The pit is believed to have been from a time of conflict “between the Saxon-run kingdom of Mercia and the kingdom of East Anglia, which was conquered by the Vikings in around 870 ." ....
Thousands of similar tunnel systems have been discovered across Europe and despite this, their purpose has been subject to decades of theory and debate.� ....
The measure creates a clear legal pathway for property owners to dedicate a limited portion of their land for family burials while maintaining safeguards to protect public health, neighboring properties, and future buyers.
It will cost more to be buried at the Woodland Cemetery following a decision by the City Council... In addition to the 2,000 burial plots remaining, there are also four mausoleum crypts, and 130 cremains niches available ... .
Prof. Alex Weinreb, chair of the DemographyArea and Research Director at the Taub Center, published a study warning about a shortage of burial grounds that is worse than expected ....