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An "unusual" collection of animal bones has been found dumped near Arthur's Seat after a wildfire in the summer. ‌

Holyrood Park rangers discovered the large collection on Edinburgh's Crow Hill during a routine patrol after the blaze on August 10. It is said that the remains, which have come from cattle, horses, sheep, goats and possibly even cats, could be as old as the 16th century. ‌

They were removed from the area and archaeologists are analysing them to learn more about how old they are and why they were left in the park . The wildfire rapidly spread across the beauty spot in the centre of Edinburgh in August. ‌

While the cause of fire hasn't been established, it's understood to have been caused by human activity.

The bones were found near a

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