Archaeologists Left Stunned By Britain's Best-Preserved Chariot Burial | Digging for Britain

In this Iron Age special, Professor Alice Roberts and archaeologists from across Britain examine incredible finds that challenge the notion that Iron Age societies were primitive and warlike. From Britain's best-preserved chariot burial to the underwater remains of a crannog, watch as archaeologists reveal the secrets of pre-Roman Britain.

00:00 Intro
02:20 Chariot Burial
09:15 Crannog Remains
18:15 Chariot Wheels
25:45 Iron Age Remains
28:50 Chariot Rider
33:30 Iron Age Shield
36:15 Hill Fort
45:55 Hill Fort Remains
53:15 Iron Age Feasts

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[chrispaulissen]

Dr Roberts enthusiasm and joy in her work is quite infectious.

[invertevision]

What an amazing episode and the information gained from ONE burial is unquestionably significant! Sheer amazement...

[andrewlouis]

Dr Alice's whole demeanor just radiates intelligence, knowledge and virtue. What a treasure you are.

[LynneSheridan-vecm]

The comments about the pin holding the wheel on the chariot, omitted to mention the composition of that pin. The people who made that pin understood about metal composition too... because some metals are brittle and some are not. They clearly used the correct metal for the the task it was being used for. Analysis of the metals would be very interesting - will that work be undertaken. Not just any old metal can be used for every job. Each metal component of the chariot will no doubt have a different composition.

[buzzzzzz]

So good to see Raksha here.
I always loved her energy & enthusiasm on
Time Team. 🌻

[kevinroche]

According to Irish verbal histories and legends, the charioteer was a highly respected warrior figure. His job was to transport the chief or champion to and from the site of battle, , but may have used a shield to protect himself, and/or his chief while steering the chariot. Some stories have it that spears were thrown from the chariot by the charioteer too, but his main job was to transport and protect. As the chariot became virtually useless once the charioteer was killed, it would make sense that he was protected as much as possible.

[johnhinkey]

Oh man, my Achilles heel for YouTube videos - those with Dr. Alice Roberts - can listen to whatever she's talking about all day long.

[michaeldoolan]

One was found literally four miles from where I am sat.
Another was found in WetWang in the north. Yorkshire wolds about 50 miles from here.
Allegedly, the tribe in this area was Parisi, the same Parisi from gaul, who Paris is named after.

[biancaturner]

This is by far my favourite history channel, mainly for the narration ❤

[girlnorthof]

Huge respect for Raksha Dave... I could listen to her all day long. 🤩

[bertvosburg]

What a rush and so exciting for everyone working on this site! The person buried with the upright chariot w/horses must have been a really important person to be buried with something of such value back then. If they weren't the top individual of this community they were right up there with the top people. The craftsman that worked those timbers were amazing! So glad they found all these revealing finds.

[KernowekTim]

Very interesting indeed. Many thanks to everyone involved with this production.

[angvannuil]

Oh nice one Dr Alice does it again 😊great to see Loch search, ,,,Angie in Scotland

[DeniseBrawn]

I've definitely been enjoying this series and seeing Raksha was a wonderful treat!

[emilioalcazar-suvi]

Thank you for your amazing work of investigation in all your videos.. LOVE archeology, the awesome travel to our ancestral legacy..Class

[paulainsc]

Just incredible. Hard to find the right words. I’m amazed by the patience of the archeologists doing the digging. So much respect. Thank you!

[overcazt_EDM]

Amazing informative video. Thank you Prof Roberts.

[hughbean]

Thanks Alice enjoyed this great history ❤

[EmbraceTheJourney]

thank you for this wonderful history presented so nicely

[timmaxwell]

Fantastic episode. Wonderful to see Raksha again after watching her on Time Team episodes! The chariot burial is simply mind boggling. I've done some ironwork (as a hobby), and to imagine the amount of knowledge and effort that went into making iron tires for the chariot is staggering. Also, thank you for questioning the term hill "fort"! Mountaintops are for viewing and impressing, not for extended living or defending. How would you even store enough water for the inhabitants for one day of normal use, much less for a protracted defense? It never made sense to me.