UK renovation of church into home hits a problem

St. Peter's Church in Peterstone-Wentlooge (Wales). Photo: The Sun

In January 2026, human remains were discovered in the United Kingdom during the conversion of an old church into a private home. As The Sun reports, during renovation work the builders found 83 bodies buried inside the church under the floorboards.

This concerns the Church of Saint Peter in Peterston-Wentlooge (Wales), founded in 1142. The building, listed as a Grade I heritage site, was purchased by a married couple – 53-year-old Lucy and 45-year-old Rhys Thomas, planning to convert it into a residential home.

According to the owners, before beginning work they were warned about the possible presence of "five or six" burials, since in the past representatives of local nobility and clergy were often buried inside churches. However, during the process of dismantling the floor, it became clear that the number of remains significantly exceeded expectations: a total of 83 remains were eventually uncovered at the church which was founded in 1142.

The couple reported that the work was conducted with the participation of an archaeologist. Ultimately, they decided not to remove the remains, leaving them in their burial place, and then re-laid a new floor on top of them “along with underfloor heating.”

Despite what happened, the conversion of the church was completed. Currently, the former religious structure has been transformed into a residential home that has preserved historical architectural elements and been adapted for living.

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