Long-lost ancient village with mysterious past unearthed amid wind farm dig: 'Exciting discovery'

Archaeologists recently uncovered the remains of a long-lost medieval village, thanks to pre-construction excavations for an offshore wind farm project.

On Dec. 9, Wessex Archaeology announced its team had discovered a previously unknown Anglo-Saxon settlement near Friston, a modern village in East Suffolk, England.  

The digs were carried out in conjunction with the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA). The Anglo-Saxon settlement was a "small community living in wooden longhouses," according to officials.