Welsh Chariot Building Project
On the Welsh Island of Auglesey an intriguing discovery was recently made. Archeologists uncovered, quite well-preserved in the islands peat bogs, the remains of a chariot over 2000 years old. It was a small two
person chariot, probably built for battle, made to be drawn by two ponies harnessed to either side of a single shaft. Its materials were ash and oak for the frame, wicker for the sides, and oak hub and
spokes with ironclad "tires".
News of this discovery reached ACM and inspired woodworker Mik Thompson to launch a research and replica building project that will, we hope, result in the creation
of a working Celtic war chariot based closely on this find (and worthy of Queen Boudicca herself!). The replica and its accompanying ongoing research project
offers members, friends, and any other interested folks an opportunity to explore this fascinating aspect of Celtic ingenuity and daring. One of the chief goals of ACM is to
bring the colorful history of Celtic culture and its contributions to cultures around the world today. The chariot project is part of this endeavor. If you want to join in either
the building or in the research, contact Mik Thompson at (541)686-6136 or email him at celtic@efn.org
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