"Mystery has surrounded the #IronAge figure interred on #Bryher, one of the #ScillyIsles southwest of mainland #Britain, since it was discovered in 1999.

The grave contained a #sword and #shield, items traditionally associated with male burials, as well as a #mirror, which was typically buried alongside women."

A mysterious 2,000-year-old Iron Age warrior was female, a new study shows
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/old-iron-age-female-warrior-scilly-iburial-rcna96595

"Scientists have solved the mystery of a 2,000-year-old grave on the Isles of Scilly, raising intriguing questions about warfare in iron age Britain."

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jul/27/isles-of-scilly-remains-iron-age-female-warrior-grave-bryher-sword-mirror

#Bryher #IslesOfScilly #IronAge #Archaeology