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Group at the excavation site of the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1900
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Group at the excavation site of the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1900
A view of the Reverend W. Iago (centre) and others at the excavation in 1900. 2000 tons of blown sand was excavated to a depth of 20 feet and carted away. The Iron Age cemetery in Harlyn Bay was excavated between 1900 and 1906. When digging foundations for a new house to be built, Mr Reddie Mallett made an important archaeological discovery by finding a cist (stone lined grave) containing human remains. Excavations over the next 6 years found Harlyn Bay to be the largest Iron Age burial site in Cornwall. Bronze Age barrows had been discovered in 1864, on the west side of the bay, near the cliff edge, by a labourer digging a pond on land owned by Mr Hellyar. Photographer: W. Rochard
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Unearthing the Secrets of Harlyn Bay: A Glimpse into Cornwall's Ancient Past". This print captures a group of Victorian archaeologists, led by the esteemed Reverend W. Iago, at the excavation site of the Iron Age cemetery in Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. The year is 1900 and these intrepid explorers are embarking on a remarkable journey to uncover the mysteries buried beneath their feet. Over six years of painstaking work, an astounding 2000 tons of blown sand were meticulously excavated to reveal a hidden world that had been lost for centuries. As carts tirelessly carted away this vast amount of sand from a depth of 20 feet, an extraordinary discovery awaited them - a cist containing ancient human remains. What started as mere foundations for a new house being built turned into one of Cornwall's most significant archaeological finds. The subsequent excavations revealed that Harlyn Bay was not only home to Bronze Age barrows discovered in 1864 but also housed the largest Iron Age burial site in all of Cornwall. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness these pioneers dressed in their period costumes amidst piles of earth and tools used to unearth history itself. Their dedication and passion have allowed us today to gain invaluable insights into our ancestors' lives and customs. This print serves as both a testament to their tireless efforts and an invitation for us all to delve deeper into our rich Cornish heritage.
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