Popular Post Stiff Posted December 6, 2019 Popular Post #1 Share Posted December 6, 2019 The 'discovery of the millennium' has been unearthed beneath an East Yorkshire housing estate. An object hailed as "the most important British Celtic art object of the millennium" has been unearthed beneath a new housing estate. The Iron Age bronze shield was found at a housing development in Pocklington. It was part of an impressive "warrior grave" find, first uncovered in 2018 and its recent preservation has revealed its full glory. Paula Ware, from MAP Archaeological Practice who completed the excavation on behalf of Persimmon Homes, said: “The magnitude and preservation of the Pocklington chariot burial has no British parallel, providing a greater insight into the Iron Age epoch.” It was found face down in the cart of an upright chariot, which had been drawn by two ponies. The skeleton of a man over the age of 46 was laid upon the shield and is believed to be its owner. (As always with this tag, adblock is advised) https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/ancient-celtic-discovery-housing-estate-3611532 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittens Are Jerks Posted December 6, 2019 #2 Share Posted December 6, 2019 I can understand the excitement over the find. The shield is impressive. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the frog Posted December 11, 2019 #3 Share Posted December 11, 2019 That's a pretty shield! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vox Posted December 11, 2019 #4 Share Posted December 11, 2019 What wonders will they unearth when they finally come across the Rangers Warrior burial site? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hammerclaw Posted December 11, 2019 #5 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I'm playing Skyrim right now and shield strikes a chord. Magnificent. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Reaper 6 Posted December 11, 2019 #6 Share Posted December 11, 2019 On 12/6/2019 at 11:04 PM, Stiff said: The 'discovery of the millennium' has been unearthed beneath an East Yorkshire housing estate. An object hailed as "the most important British Celtic art object of the millennium" has been unearthed beneath a new housing estate. The Iron Age bronze shield was found at a housing development in Pocklington. It was part of an impressive "warrior grave" find, first uncovered in 2018 and its recent preservation has revealed its full glory. Paula Ware, from MAP Archaeological Practice who completed the excavation on behalf of Persimmon Homes, said: “The magnitude and preservation of the Pocklington chariot burial has no British parallel, providing a greater insight into the Iron Age epoch.” It was found face down in the cart of an upright chariot, which had been drawn by two ponies. The skeleton of a man over the age of 46 was laid upon the shield and is believed to be its owner. (As always with this tag, adblock is advised) https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/ancient-celtic-discovery-housing-estate-3611532 Thanks for posting this man, it's really great. All the good stuff is found in Britain, and this is a wonderful piece of history. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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