The lost wonders of medieval Britain mapped

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Channel: Creative-Tube · 2018 · Science & Technology

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26 fantastical features are documented in a book called Wonders of Britain
It was was written by a Welsh monk between the 9th and 12th centuries
Many of these 'wonders' have been forgotten or only recorded in legends
Ten years ago, lecturer Andrew Evans from Leeds Uni found the ancient text
Since then, he has using this manuscript to locate these ancient features
Some of them, such as Bone Well, Whirlyholes and the Roman-built baths in Somerset can still be found today

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