https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/answer-in-mystery-of-roman-sarcophagus-at-westminsterContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/answer-in-mystery-of-roman-sarcophagus-at-westminsterhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/answer-in-mystery-of-roman-sarcophagus-at-westminster#u155989Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:15:51 +0000Researchers believe they have identified the mysterious skeleton discovered inside a Roman sarcophagus at Westminster Abbey over a century and a half ago. New analysis points to the coffin containing an 11th-century abbot who oversaw the London monastery rather than its original Roman occupant. The ancient stone container features an inscription to Valerius Amandinus, but experts now argue the burial was repurposed during the medieval period. This conclusion stems from archaeological clues that include a cross design not belonging to the Roman era.Why it mattersThe stone coffin was originally