Ancient Lap Dog skeleton found during England excavation

Archaeologists in Spilsby, eastern England, uncovered the nearly complete skeleton of a small dog during a construction project excavation.

Researchers dated the remains to a period between 40 B.C. and A.D. 60. Lorrain Higbee of Wessex Archaeology stated the dog’s size and bone structure suggest it was a domesticated pet reliant on humans, an unusual discovery for a rural site of that era. The excavation also revealed over 30 Anglo-Saxon graves and various artifacts including jewelry, pottery, and weapons.