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Bronze Age village uncovered
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a settlement dating back 4,000 years, close to the Tees Estuary.
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Bronze Age settlement uncovered on Teesside
Developers have uncovered signs of an ancient village on Teesside. A preliminary survey had suggested that nothing special would be uncovered. But, once the contractors started digging, they found artefacts dating back to the Bronze Age.
Watch Lucy Taylor's full report below.
See Iron Age and Bronze Age artefacts on display
Local people are being invited to look at artefacts dating back 4,000 years which have been found near the Tees Estuary.
The pieces will be on display at Greatham Community Centre, on Tuesday 14th May, between 3pm and 7pm.
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Fragments of life 4,000 years ago found on Teesside
Work to create a nature reserve near the Tees Estuary has uncovered evidence of a settlement dating back to the Bronze Age.
Archaeologists brought in to investigate the site discovered these artefacts.