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The unsolved mystery of a drowned princess

A church, a grave, and the unresolved story of King Cnut鈥檚 daughter.

Bosham's tiny Saxon church hides one of England鈥檚 oldest unsolved mysteries: the stone coffin of a young girl said to be King Cnut鈥檚 drowned daughter.

Truth or legend? Simon Furber steps inside Holy Trinity Church to explore the story with the Revd Canon Martin Lane.

Image: Bosham at low tide (Getty Images)

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6 minutes