Facial Reconstruction
Scientific investigation and techniques have allowed archaeologists to create a facial reconstruction of Lindow man, providing a likely representation of what he looked like prior to his death. Every possible resource was used in reconstructing his face. X-rays from various angles were used to discover the shape and original size of his skull. A scanning electron microscope was used to investigate the facial hairs (beard, moustache and sideburns) and provided evidence that the hairs had 'stepped' ends, suggesting that he was well groomed with hair that was manicured with some form of instrument that may have resembled scissors. These details of his skull and hair were then used to create the skin and muscles of his face. The final result of the reconstruction was a larger than average head with skin that had little blemishes (apart from slight creasing on the forehead, which is due to aging). Both his jaw and ears were small, though he was found to have very prominent brow ridges. Also his nose was straight with flared nostrils. Credit goes to Richard Neave of the University of Manchester for the creation of this facial reconstruction in 1985.