Steve Hatherley
NEW FIND BENEATH ARCHWAY CHURCH
Archaeologists and theologians have this week been examining a new archaeological site in North London. The remains of an old church have been found during renovations to St Francis' Church in Archway.
Workmen excavating foundations for a new extension to the church found an old flagstone floor. Since finding it last week their place has been taken by students from the Department of Prehistory and Archaeology, University College, London.
The flagstones are in good condition and exhibit excellent workmanship. Research is being conducted to see if records indicate the presence of another church on the site.
The new find has already caused concern when it was discovered that one of the symbols found carved on the flagstones is similar to designs carved on megaliths by stone age man.
St Francis' Church was constructed during the sixteenth century, and it is believed that this discovery predates the church by as much as six hundred years.
Further investigations are continuing in the capable hands of Professor Theodore Johnstone-Taylor. He hopes to have the flagstones out from the excavation within the week but has stressed that much more must be done before construction on the extension can continue.
1 The floor of the church is the roof of a very old crypt. The crypt is full of the remains of bodies, all well preserved in the cool, dry environment. All of the bodies show signs of being bled to death. But one of the bodies is not yet dead, and after such a long sleep it is very thirsty.
2 Further inscriptions begin to come to light in original translations of the Bible. The place is very unholy indeed, devil worship was actively carried out and only after the place was cleansed was the church built. The ward against evil is carved upon one of the flagstones, but they have been taken by the University for study. The church will refuse to visit the place until the flagstone is replaced.
3 The flagstones are the roof of a Deep One temple. At night, when all is quiet, their chanting can be heard. Breaking through reveals a complex network of tunnels and sewers which have given the Deep Ones a complete run of the undercity.
Copyright (c) 1990 Steve Hatherley
Steve Hatherley is the creator of Tales of Terror, and has written for both Chaosium and Pagan Publishing. He also has a number of other websites, including www.great-murder-mystery-games.com and www.mylowerbackpain.com.
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