A new exhibition at Abbot House has recently opened its doors to the public. The display, which includes the skeletons of two medieval men, has
caused some controversy, but it will apparently be on show for ‘as long as it proves popular’, according to the organisers.
The exhibition team that put the objects on display believes it is a tribute to 14th century people who lived and died in the area. Along with the skeletons, the other objects on display include belt buckles, shoe soles, pottery, betting chips, and more.
The human remains were discovered at the Abbot House grounds during the '90s, and the other items have been collected from excavations at the property throughout the years.
The two skeletons were discovered while a new drainage system was being installed, which meant they could not be left where they were. After 20 years of being in storage, Abbot House human osteoarchaeologist Gillian Ramsay rebuilt the skeletons for display and urges the public to visit Abbot House to learn more about medieval Fife.
Ramsay went on to say that the exhibition is important to honour the working class people of the century, and not just the history of King Malcom and St. Margaret, which is often featured on media from brochure printers in Dunfermline to attract tourists. Ramsay believes that each aspect of the Dunfermline history is important to acknowledge.
