Iron Age horse trappings
Linchpins
Linchpins from the chariot-burial of a man; Kirkburn, Yorkshire.
Rein rings
Rein rings or terrets from Westhall, Suffolk.
Related objects
The objects found in the chariot burial at Wetwang have not been well preserved.
Strap union
Photo showing how a strap union is used.
Roman coin
A Roman coin showing an Iron Age chariot and warrior.
Wetwang chariot reconstruction
Source: bbc.co.uk
A BBC History animation showing how the chariot reconstruction was built, followed by a quiz. This is very detailed, but demonstrates the sophistication of the chariot.
See this video on bbc.co.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/trail/archaeology/wetwang/act_chariot_entry.shtml
Wetwang grave
A diagram of the Wetwang grave from the British Museum website.
Metal object x-rays
Source: bbc.co.uk
BBC clip from Meet the Ancestors Revisited with x-rays of metal objects (1.10 mins).
See this video on bbc.co.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p018rfd1
Outside the classroom
Hull and East Riding Museum
Source: hullcc.gov.uk
Visit the site http://www.hullcc.gov.uk/portal/page?_pageid=221,631546&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTALYorkshire Museum
Source: yorkshiremuseum.org.uk
Visit the site http://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.ukThe Boudica Gallery at Norwich Castle Museum
Source: museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Visit the site http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/Visit_Us/Norwich_Castle/The_Boudica_Gallery/index.htmBritish Museum
Source: britishmuseum.org
Visit the site http://www.britishmuseum.org