Brytyjscy archeolodzy odkryli szpadel z epoki brązu
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Archaeologists have uncovered one of the oldest and most complete wooden tools ever found in Britain.
During excavations for The Moors at Arne project, Wessex Archaeology uncovered a wooden spade that is preliminarily dated back to the Bronze Age, making it one of the earliest wooden tools found in the region.
Ed Treasure from Wessex Archaeology, who conducted the environmental analysis of the spade, said: "The moment the spade started to be uncovered, the team on site knew it was a very special object, and now we're able to analyse it here in the laboratory, we're starting to reveal its story.
"It's made of oak, and radiocarbon dating of the wood itself confirms it is c.3500-3400 years old, placing it firmly in the Middle Bronze Age.
"Further scientific dating will shine more light on when the spade was made. This is an incredibly exciting moment, and we're looking forward to hearing more as the process unfolds."
By the Middle Bronze Age, communities across Britain had established agricultural settlements, with farmsteads, villages, and intricate field systems. However, the site where the spade was found shows little evidence of permanent residence, suggesting it may have been used seasonally.
Greg Chuter, the Environment Agency archaeologist leading the programme, added: "We're working across a vast landscape that is dominated by nature with very little to suggest to the naked eye that much human activity has taken place here.
"However, just beneath the surface, we've uncovered evidence of the ways humans have cleverly adapted to the challenges presented by this particular environment for over 3000 years. The spade is a fascinating part of the story and as research continues we're looking forward to exploring the relationship between the spade and the ditch, and what else they can tell us about life here 3000 years ago."
The Moors at Arne project, where the spade was found, is transforming over 150 hectares into diverse wetlands, an ecosystem increasingly lost around Poole Harbour due to "coastal squeeze." This phenomenon, caused by rising sea levels against man-made structures like flood defences, results in diminishing intertidal habitats, including vital mudflats and salt marshes.
Featuring: A tiny fragment sample from the spade goes under the microscope for closer inspection as part of the dating process
When: 12 Nov 2024
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