200 year old Quaker burial site uncovered at Brighton Dome
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Skeletons have been uncovered on-site during redevelopment work at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and are in the process of being exhumed respectfully and sensitively from underneath the area that was formerly the venue’s mini conference room. The human remains, which have now been exhumed and will be analysed to determine more about the deceased, are thought to be from a Quaker burial ground that existed before the Royal Pavilion Estate was built [Credit: Brighton Dome/Carlotta Luke] The remains are thought to be from 'Quakers Croft' a Quaker burial ground that existed before the Royal Pavilion Estate was built. The below map from 1803 shows the Quaker Meeting House facing onto North Street. The burial ground isn't marked, but it is likely to have been behind here in what is marked as 'Promenade Grove': Darryl Palmer of Archaeology South-East who is managing the dig on site, says: “This is a significant find that shines a light on an important historical moment in t