A recent excavation in eastern England has unearthed what is believed to be the best-preserved Bronze Age village found in Britain. Pictured is the excavation of the structure's palisade -- posts encircling the dwelling site -- during the exploratory investigation in 2006.
A recent excavation in eastern England has unearthed what is believed to be the best-preserved Bronze Age village found in Britain. Pictured is the excavation of the structure's palisade -- posts encircling the dwelling site -- during the exploratory investigation in 2006.
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Bronze Age piles preserved within the river silts and collapsed structural timbers.
Bronze Age piles preserved within the river silts and collapsed structural timbers.
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River silts are removed to expose the wood.
River silts are removed to expose the wood.
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Wood specialist Mike Bamforth examines the base of a Bronze Age wooden bucket.
Wood specialist Mike Bamforth examines the base of a Bronze Age wooden bucket.
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A close up of a charred wooden bucket base.
A close up of a charred wooden bucket base.
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Late Iron Age baldric ring with La Tène style decoration, probably part of a shoulder belt for carrying a sword.
Late Iron Age baldric ring with La Tène style decoration, probably part of a shoulder belt for carrying a sword.
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