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Medieval ship's recovery on show

The latest work on the recovery of a medieval ship uncovered in Newport is going on public display for the first time since last summer.
The ship was found buried in the banks of the River Usk as workers dug the foundations of the city's new arts centre in August 2002.

It has since been removed timber by timber, and experts are examining and recording the pieces.

Earlier this year a French silver coin was found inside one of the timbers.

Read entire article at BBC