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Stone mortar excavated at Iron Age cemetery, Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1968
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Stone mortar excavated at Iron Age cemetery, Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1968
A view of a stone mortar formerly at the museum at Harlyn Bay. 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 had made an important archaeological discovery by finding a cist 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. The museum was closed in the 1970s and most of the artefacts transferred to the Royal Cornwall Museum. Photographer: Charles Woolf
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This print showcases a stone mortar that was excavated at the Iron Age cemetery in Harlyn Bay, Cornwall. Dating back to 1968, this artifact offers a glimpse into the rich history of the region. The excavation of Harlyn Bay's cemetery took place between 1900 and 1906 when Mr Reddie Mallett stumbled upon a cist containing human remains while digging foundations for a new house. Over the following six years, extensive excavations revealed Harlyn Bay as the largest Iron Age burial site in Cornwall. This discovery added to previous findings of Bronze Age barrows in 1864 near the cliff edge on land owned by Mr Hellyar. The stone mortar featured in this photograph is one of many archaeological treasures uncovered during these digs. It served as an essential tool for food preparation and grinding grain, providing valuable insight into ancient culinary practices. Preserved within its worn surface are echoes of long-lost meals shared by our ancestors. Originally housed at the museum in Harlyn Bay, most artifacts from these excavations were later transferred to the Royal Cornwall Museum after its closure in the 1970s. Photographer Charles Woolf expertly captured this image, immortalizing not only an archaeological find but also preserving Cornish heritage for future generations. Through such historical finds and ongoing archaeology efforts like those conducted at Harlyn Bay, we continue to unravel fascinating stories from our past and gain a deeper understanding of our cultural roots.
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