Two buried Iron Age hoards reveal first evidence for four-wheeled wagons in Britain
Why it matters: This discovery redefines our understanding of Iron Age transport and societal complexity in Britain.
- Peter Heads discovered two Iron Age hoards using a metal detector in Melsonby, North Yorkshire.
- Tom Moore at Durham University determined the hoards' origin and significance, identifying them as the first evidence of four-wheeled wagons in Britain.
- The hoards offer crucial insights into the technological advancements and daily life of Iron Age communities in the region.
Two Iron Age hoards discovered in North Yorkshire by Peter Heads, and subsequently analyzed by Tom Moore at Durham University, provide the first archaeological evidence of four-wheeled wagons in Britain. This significant find sheds new light on the technological capabilities and societal structures of Iron Age communities.
