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By Robert Wilde, About.com Guide to European History since 2001

Warrior’s Grave Surprises

Friday August 15, 2008
An excavation in Britain has discovered the grave of a warrior dating to between 40 and 60 CE, containing artefacts which have never been found on the island before. "What we've found is of national and international importance" stated Mark Taylor, senior archaeologist at West Sussex County Council, in reference to the presence of a bronze shield boss, patterned plates and a helmet. National Geographic have a picture and more information.

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August 19, 2008 at 3:41 pm
(1) Cathy says:

It amazes me when new finds sets aside our old ideas-I just love it,ever expanding knowlage of mans past just keeps on a growing.Keeping my mind open awaitting for mans barriors in time be broken to futher in time!This may be old hat to those who may have been around but Dr.Mary Lewis,Edward II-favorite Sir Hughe had to be one of the great finds,reality & history corelating putting on parr of the missing Legion-well almost!I have to say thanks to the added adventure traveling on them beloved links-reconecting me to my favorite Time Team-what a read-this is not going to be deleated-FOR A LONG TIME!

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