Mystery of the Moor
Mike Dilger investigates the mystery behind Bronze Age burial goods discovered on Dartmoor. They've been described as the most important find ever on the moor and give vital new clues about how our ancestors lived 4,000 years ago.
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The Mystery of the Moor
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'Amazing' treasures revealed
A rare and "amazing" burial discovery dating back 4,000 years has been described as the most significant find on Dartmoor and has given archaeologists a glimpse into the lives of the people who once lived there.
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The discovery of a bronze age granite cist, or grave, in 2011 in a peat bog on White Horse Hill revealed the first organic remains found on the moor and a hoard of about 150 beads.
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Dartmoor bronze age cist treasures
An earlier look at what has been called the most significant historical find ever on Dartmoor - the discovery of an internationally important prehistoric burial site.
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The 4,000-year-old remains of the Bronze Age grave or cist, which were found in a peat bog, are set to rewrite the history books.
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Dartmoor tomb treasure horde
Archaeologists from around the UK have been examining a horde of treasures unearthed in a 4,000-year-old tomb on Dartmoor.
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Prehistoric jewellery, animal pelts and beads made of amber were among the finds about two years ago in the burial chamber.
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The chamber, known as a cist, was found on Whitehorse Hill, near Chagford.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Writer | Andrew Brown |
| Executive Producer | Simon Willis |
Broadcasts
Fri 7 Feb 2014 19:30±«Óãtv One South West & Channel Islands only
Sun 9 Mar 2014 18:30±«Óãtv Two except Scotland- Tue 6 May 2014 10:05
- Fri 14 Dec 2018 00:30