Archaeologists have discovered what appears to be the oldest hearth ever found in England. The subject is located in Northumbria, north of the present territory of England. Unburnt loom weights, used to stretch threads during the weaving process, were also found next to it.
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An important shopping center in the United Kingdom
According to the researchers, this discovery is necessary to better understand how the inhabitants of the United Kingdom lived in the past. The team also found an old building. The structure is built using large poles.
All items were located near Felton. It has also been the site of many ancient artefacts.
The most recent excavation, the third in a row, shows that the area was an important Anglo-Saxon center in the 7th century. According to archaeologists, it would have been an important trading center where people exchanged various goods. It explains the invention of buildings used for handicrafts and the use of stoves.
Viking Inventions
- Two previous excavations have uncovered ancient artifacts at the site, including lead game pieces from the Viking Age.
- This suggests that the area was occupied by part of a large Norse army that attacked the United Kingdom.
- Researchers say they are continuing to work in the area in search of new discoveries.
- Information from BBC.
