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Dartmoor tomb treasure horde uncovered by archaeologists

Archaeologists from around the UK have been examining a horde of treasures unearthed in a 4,000-year-old tomb on Dartmoor.
Prehistoric jewellery, animal pelts and beads made of amber were among the finds about two years ago in the burial chamber.
The chamber, known as a cist, was found on Whitehorse Hill, near Chagford.
Dartmoor National Park archaeologists have called it the most important ancient find on the moor.
When they levered off the chamber's lid they discovered an intact burial of cremated remains.
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Bronze Age burial site excavated on Dartmoor

An early Bronze Age burial cist containing cremated bones and material dating back 4,000 years has been excavated on Dartmoor.
Archaeologists uncovered items from the site on Whitehorse Hill including a woven bag or basket and amber beads.
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During the summer Dartmoor National Park Authority are excavating a kistvaen on Whitehorse Hill. The dig is expected to start on 8th August with an Open Day provisionally scheduled for Thursday 11th August. This excavation is being funded by several different agencies including the Dartmoor Preservation Association.
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Latitude: 50°39'8.82"N, Longitude: 3°57'26.74"W

Google earth file: Whitehorse Hill.kmz (1kb, kmz)



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