Archaeology Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Saturday March 29, 2025 ( 1 items ) |
Durham University: Archaeologists Unearth One of the UK's Largest Iron Age Hoards
OLD ELVET, England, March 28 -- Durham University issued the following news:
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Archaeologists unearth one of the UK's largest Iron Age hoards
The Melsonby Hoard - unearthed near the village of Melsonby, North Yorkshire, UK - includes more than 800 objects dating back around 2,000 years.
Artefacts include vehicle parts from wagons or chariots, including 28 iron tyres.
A cauldron and a bowl possibly used for wine mixing, elaborate horse harness, bridle bits and ceremonial spears were also
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