Bone from more than 300 human remains to the early Mesolithic in prehistoric times . It was recovered from a quarry with charcoal remains , in Landford , Essex . evidence suggests ancient people respected and cremated their dead . It was previously thought that nomadic people simply abandoned them .
Bone from more than one human dates to the Late Mesolithic in 5,600 BC . It was recovered from a pit with charcoal remains , in Landford , Essex . Evidence suggests ancient people respected and cremated their dead . It was previously thought that nomadic people simply abandoned them .