Most complete Iron Age war trumpet and boar standard found together in Norfolk. Discovery made by Preconstruct Archaeology on building site near Norwich, Norfolk Most complete carnyx (Celtic war trumpet) ever found in Europe First boar head flag standard ever found in Britain
Key facts claimed:
- Discovery made by Pre-Construct Archaeology on building site in Thetford, Norfolk
- Most complete carnyx (Celtic war trumpet) ever found in Europe
- First boar head flag standard ever found in Britain
- Only three carnices previously found in Britain
- Made from extremely thin sheets of sheet-bronze, brittle after 2,000 years
Key Facts
- Discovery made by Preconstruct Archaeology on building site near Norwich, Norfolk
- Most complete carnyx (Celtic war trumpet) ever found in Europe
- First boar head flag standard ever found in Britain
- Only three carnices previously found in Britain
- Made from extremely thin sheets of metal, brittle after 2,000 years
- Pipe, mouthpiece, and bell all uniquely intact
- Boar standard made from sheet bronze
- Horde dates to approximately 50 BC to AD 50
- Horde includes five shield bosses and iron object of unknown origin
- Carnyx used by Celtic tribes to intimidate enemies and direct warriors in battle
- Associated with Iceni tribe of East Anglia led by Queen Boudica
- Romans frequently depicted carnices as war trophies
- Boar standard held aloft in battle as rallying point for troops
- Boar symbolism represents strength and fierce adversary
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