11-year-old boy took Abbot's kneecap in 1956; 70 yrs later, his widow returns it to the museum | TheBriefWire
11-year-old boy took Abbot's kneecap in 1956; 70 yrs later, his widow returns it to the museum
Published 7 August 2026 ยท world
A medieval abbot's kneecap and a floor tile have been returned to Glastonbury Abbey more than 70 years after they were taken by an 11-year-old
A medieval abbot's kneecap and a floor tile have been returned to Glastonbury Abbey more than 70 years after they were taken by an 11-year-old schoolboy during an archaeological dig. The artefacts were kept in Australia for decades before the boy's widow brought them back following his death in 2025.
Published: August 7, 2026 โข 10:50 AM IST ยท Updated: August 7, 2026 โข 11:04 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A medieval abbot's kneecap and a floor tile have been returned to Glastonbury Abbey more than 70 years after they were taken by an 11-year-old schoolboy during an archaeological dig.
The artefacts were kept in Australia for decades before the boy's widow brought them back following his death in 2025.