Rare Iron Age hoard discovered in the Chilterns
Date: 28th July 2025
A remarkable archaeological discovery in the Chilterns has revealed a rare Iron Age hoard, including a beautifully preserved horse brooch.
Tag Archive: Iron age
Highlights from the Chess Valley Heritage Day
Date: 06th April 2023
Did you know that copper needs to be heated to temperatures of about 11000C before it can be cast into a mould? This temperature can only be reached in a furnace using charcoal. After cooling it can be filed and cold hammered to refine its shape and remove any rough edges. Copper smelting is just...
New hillfort discovered in the Chilterns
Date: 12th August 2020
Beacons of the Past announce the discovery of a previously unknown Iron Age hillfort in the Chilterns, found using LiDAR survey and Citizen Science.