Treasures found on HS2 route stored in secret warehouse
3 days ago
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- Treasures unearthed during HS2 construction include a Roman gladiator's tag, a 40,000-year-old hand axe, and 19th-century gold dentures.
- Around 1,000 archaeologists conducted 60 digs along the HS2 route, uncovering 450,000 objects now stored in a secret Yorkshire warehouse.
- The collection, described as 'unprecedented,' offers new insights into Britain's past, spanning over 10,000 years.
- Critics argue HS2's high costs and environmental damage outweigh benefits, while supporters highlight the archaeological significance.
- Notable finds include a Palaeolithic hand axe, Anglo-Saxon spindle whorl, medieval die, and a porcelain pug figurine from a grave.
- The future of many objects is undecided, with some destined for local museums and others possibly returned to landowners.
- Archaeologists are now focusing on cleaning, conservation, and further research to uncover more stories from the finds.