Greyfriars Project - update, Thursday 30 August

Today the archaeologists from University of Leicester Archaeological Services carried out further hand cleaning of the archaeological deposits. They are beginning to clarify the alignment of the stone walls which have been revealed.  

A number of floor levels have also been identified and it is clear that the features under investigation are of medieval date.

A press briefing will take place at 11.00am tomorrow (Friday August 31)  for a review of the project so far.

• Background and further updates on the Greyfriars Project website

Recent press coverage

Daily Telegraph: Have archaeologists found church where Richard III was buried?

Time: Resting in Pieces: Is Richard III Buried Under a Parking Lot?

ITV News: Experts may have found part of church where King Richard III was buried

Daily Mail: The search for Richard III: Archaeologists digging under a council car park reveal they may have found part of the friary he was buried in after the Battle of Bosworth