02-20-2007, 11:25 AM
The reconstruction of the Wetwang (Yorkshire) chariot can be seen here. It is the one they reconstructed for the BBC.
http://dickeyfamilyresearch.com/chariot ... _start.htm
As you can see the frame was NOT solid wood but bent staves. The floor/platform was suspended and made of woven rawhide strips for a more stable platform.
The horses would have been very small fast ponies too. Probably not as big as in Johnny's beautiful painting.
http://dickeyfamilyresearch.com/chariot ... _start.htm
As you can see the frame was NOT solid wood but bent staves. The floor/platform was suspended and made of woven rawhide strips for a more stable platform.
The horses would have been very small fast ponies too. Probably not as big as in Johnny's beautiful painting.