Of the 52 skeletons found in Great Whelnetham, 40% had their skulls placed by or between their legs.
Archaeologists excavating a Roman burial ground said the discovery of a series of decapitated bodies was a "rare find".
A dig has been taking place on a site in Great Whelnetham, Suffolk, ahead of a planned housing development.
Of the 52 skeletons found, about 40% had their skulls detached from their bodies, many placed by their legs.
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