Alfred the Great’s Lost Bones: A Quest Through History

An exploration of the journey of Alfred the Great's supposed remains—from a Winchester burial to possible relocations at Hyde Abbey, through the Dissolution, to modern theories about a buried skeleton beneath a car‑park. The episode weighs archaeological findings, medieval records, and contemporary speculation, noting where evidence is scant and where uncertainty reigns. It also considers how the movement of royal bones reflects politics, religious practice, and national myth-making in early England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices