Ancient Chariot Excites Experts From an article published on the BBC News web site on 9th February 2005:A chariot burial site uncovered in West Yorkshire could be the final resting place of one of Britain's ancient tribal leaders, archaeologists say.
The well-preserved remains, found by road contractors near Ferrybridge, are thought to be about 2,400 years old.
But evidence suggests that people were still visiting the grave during Roman times - 500 years after his burial.
Experts believe that native Britons may have used the site as a shrine to re-assert their national identity.
Archaeologist Angela Boyle said the site, uncovered during the £245m upgrade of the A1, was "one of the most significant Iron Age burials ever found". Read the full article...
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Posted by Kammer
11th March 2005ce
Edited 24th June 2019ce
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