log coffin – The Past

Below The log coffin discovered on Tetney golf course, which contained the remains of a Bronze Age man and a well preserved axe, has undergone extensive conservation work to preserve it for the future.

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Bronze Age coffin found in Lincolnshire

The coffin contains the remains of a man and an axe, which is thought to have been more of a symbol of authority than a practical tool.

ABOVE The 2.5m long early Bronze Age log coffin was excavated by archaeologists from the University of Sheffield, then brought to the York Archaeological Trust for analysis and conservation.

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Buried in the Bronze Age: unearthing a rare log coffin in Lincolnshire

The discovery of 4,000-year-old log coffin and the remains of its occupant in Tetney, Lincolnshire, along with an equally rare stone axe buried with it, has brought together archaeologists from across the field in a massive effort not only to excavate and preserve the wood before it can disintegrate, but also to examine every avenue of evidence that this unique burial can provide. Hugh Willmott, Tim Allen, and Ian Panter report on their ongoing efforts.

The Past

Rare Bronze Age coffin sheds light on ancient funerary rites

The coffin, thought to date back c. 4,000 years, was crafted from a hollowed-out oak tree trunk