Skeleton Discoveries at Riccall

What did a farmer find while digging in his farm near Riccall in December 1956?

• A treasure chest

• A dinosaur fossil

• A human skeleton

• A rare gemstone

How many skeletons were found by archaeologists over the next year after the initial discovery?

• 10

• 39

• 50

• 64

In what year were 2 more skeletons found by workmen digging trenches for drains?

• 1956

• 1976

• 1985

• 1990

How many additional skeletons were uncovered in 1985?

• 10

• 15

• 23

• 30

What is the total number of skeletons found at Riccall as mentioned in the document?

• 39

• 41

• 64

• 100

What was the date of the Battle of Fulford?

• 20 September 1066

• 25 September 1066

• 20 October 1066

• 25 October 1066

Who defeated the Norwegian army at the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

• King Harold of England

• King William of Normandy

• King Edward of England

• King Olaf of Norway

Which river is mentioned in the context of the battles near Riccall?

• River Ouse

• River Thames

• River Severn

• River Trent

What was the probable route of the Norwegian soldiers after the Battle of Stamford Bridge?

• From Stamford Bridge to Riccall

• From York to Fulford

• From Fulford to York

• From Riccall to Stamford Bridge

What did scientists find on the bones of the skeletons?

• Burn marks

• Cut marks

• Paint marks

• Animal scratches