Source/Archive record SCH9644 - Osteological Analysis of Human Remains from Saltney, Chester

Big Heritage appointed the author to carry out osteological analysis on a human skeleton that was recovered from archaeological excavations at St Marks Road, Saltney, Chester, UK. These excavations were carried out in 1899 and pottery that was found in close association with the skeleton is suggested to be from the Roman period (Newstead 1935). The aims and objectives of the osteological analysis were to ascertain the sex, age-at-death, stature and any markers of disease and trauma on the skeleton, following current osteological techniques and protocols. A number of interesting pathological markers were discovered on the skeleton, including joint disease, a Schmorl’s node and a congenital abnormality. Dental calculus, an abscess and severe tooth wear was also observed.