'Ferrari of the Iron Age' found
Chariot proves Iron Age links with Europe
by STEPHEN STEWART, September 25 2003
ARCHAEOLOGISTS studying an ancient chariot burial have found evidence that Iron Age Scots had far closer ties with Europe than previously thought.
Experts examining the unprecedented find at Newbridge, west of Edinburgh, have proved it is the oldest chariot in the UK and uncovered great similarities between the vehicle and associated burial rites found on the Continent, indicating a close familiarity with mainland European practices. Whole story here
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Posted by Jane
25th September 2003ce
Edited 10th September 2007ce
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