Missing Bones of Gentlemen of Deurne Sought by Church Guard

Omroep Brabant

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The lords of Deurne weren't truly high nobility, but they were probably wealthy landed gentry from the 14th century. They paid for a burial site near the church chancel. Their crypt was rediscovered in 1964. Twenty years ago, over 370 bone fragments were recovered for analysis. Now the church guard wants them back, but their whereabouts are unclear. The Willibrordus Church in Deurne is steeped in stories. This isn't surprising, as the church was…