Celtic chariot fittings dating back to the Iron Age have been found at a hillfort in Leicestershire.
After cleaning, decorative patterns became visible in the metalwork – including a triskele motif showing three waving lines, similar to the flag of the Isle of Man. It is thought the chariot would have belonged to a high-status individual, such as a “noble” or “warrior”.
One of the students, Nora Battermann, described the moment she and her colleagues found the remains.
“Realising that I was actually uncovering a hoard that was carefully placed there hundreds of years ago made it the find of a lifetime,” she said.
Story: Richard Moss, Culture24 | Photo: University of Leicester
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