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Workmen uncovering a group of cists at the excavation site of the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1900
A view of men excavating cists (stone lined graves) in 1900 with a horse and cart in the background. A policeman watches from the right hand side. 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 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: Reddie Mallett
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Unearthing the Secrets of Harlyn Bay - Victorian Archaeologists at Work
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. In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1900, witnessing a remarkable moment in history. A group of diligent workmen can be seen meticulously uncovering a series of cists at the excavation site of the Iron Age cemetery in Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. The scene is bustling with activity as a horse-drawn cart stands in the background, ready to transport the treasures that lie beneath. Amidst this archaeological endeavor stands a watchful policeman on the right-hand side, ensuring order and security during these groundbreaking excavations. It is hard to fathom that an astounding 2000 tons of blown sand were painstakingly removed from this site, revealing burial chambers buried deep within 20 feet below ground level. The discovery made by Mr Reddie Mallett while digging foundations for a new house proved to be nothing short of extraordinary. Unveiling human remains within one such cist marked only the beginning of an extensive six-year excavation project that would ultimately unveil Harlyn Bay as Cornwall's largest Iron Age burial site. This photograph serves as a testament to both human curiosity and dedication towards unraveling our ancient past. It showcases not just Victorian archaeologists but also glimpses into their attire and equipment—a snapshot frozen in time capturing an era where exploration and historical preservation went hand-in-hand. Photographer: Reddie Mallett
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