Archaeologists are now investigating the find believed to be linked to the medieval Church of St Botolph, which once stood on the site.

It is understood contractors were not allowed onto the complex in Magdalen Street on Tuesday to allow experts time to investigate the discovery.

Experts think the remains are from the Church of St Botolph, a medieval site that was once within what is now Anglia Square. (Image: Denise Bradley)

Currently they believe the bodies are historic remains from the historic churchyard previously based in the precincts of the shopping centre.

Anglia Square is one of Norwich's most high-profile regeneration projects, subject of years of planning debate.

And as the buildings are torn down, demolition works and archaeological excavation have been running side by side.

Uncovering the human remains was always expected as part........

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