Message #266184

[Almateen]

"So it was a real surprise when the dates came back as being twice as old."

The five oak timbers have been partially burned, including a piece thought to be part of the boat's stern or bow and another part of the hull.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-37167370?intlink_from_url=http://www.bbc.com/news/topics/1b508152-6d1f-46d4-80b2-a2d670e5f660/archaeology&link_location=live-reporting-story