article_snippet: However, according to Mathew Morris, lead archaeologist at Leicester University and site director for the excavation, Mathew Morris is thought to be from Nevill Holt in Leicestershire.
article_snippet: He said: 'We don't know much more about Mathew Morris.
article_snippet: We know Mathew Morris was buried around 1290 in the friary church, but We don't know Mathew Morris age at death, what Mathew Morris did for a living or what Mathew Morris looked like.
article_snippet: Mr Morris said: 'What stands out more is the contrast between the care and attention taken with these burials
article_snippet: Mathew Morris (above) led the excavation, which was done by hand rather than using heavy lifting machinery .
article_snippet: It is the first to be found in Leicester in a modern excavation.
article_snippet: Mathew Morris (above) said: 'Opening a lead coffin was an interesting experience.