Lost medieval sacristy uncovered at Westminster Abbey

Remains of hundreds of bodies also discovered at site used as burial ground for monks

A lost medieval sacristy used by 13th century monks has been uncovered in the grounds of Westminster Abbey along with the bones of hundreds, if not thousands, of buried bodies.

You do have to be careful where you're walking," said archaeologist Chris Mayo, pointing to a fragment of skull poking out of the sandy soil. You can see from the ground there are burials everywhere."