As part of the preventive excavations being carried out at the Coatmen site, southwest of the city of Tréméven (Côtes-d’Armor, France), archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery: five large stone weights, oval-shaped with holes at the top, along with a spindle for weaving, belonging to an ancient Iron Age workshop. These findings bear witness to the domestic and craft activities of the time in this region of Brittany.
The discovery was made at a Gallic farm located north of an ancient necropolis, where the settlement is estimated to have been in use since the 3rd century BC. Archaeologists, who have been exploring the site since 2023, indicate that these weights were probably used for weaving, and their appearance confirms the existence of a textile workshop at the settlement.
The stones, carefully crafted, have holes at the top, which may suggest their use in looms to keep the threads taut during the weaving process.
The settlement, part of a small fortified farm, includes various earth and wooden structures that were part of the domestic and agricultural environment. The objects found, including utensils for daily and agricultural use, allow researchers to delve deeper into the economic activities and social organization of its inhabitants.
According to the archaeologists, the discovery of these stone weights offers us a unique window into the textile practices of the time. These artifacts help us better understand the importance of craft production, especially weaving, in the rural economies of the Iron Age.
Alongside the weights, a wooden spindle was found, a crucial tool for spinning wool or flax, which emphasizes the relevance of textile production in the community’s daily life.
The farm is not the only testimony of the past at Coatmen. The area has been occupied since the end of prehistory, housing Bronze Age funerary structures and a Roman-era settlement.
In the 1st century AD, the ancient Gallic farm was abandoned in favor of a new establishment located on higher ground, at the site of the old necropolis. Another enclosure was then founded. The habitat, only partially excavated, reveals several phases of constructions on wooden posts and stone foundations. The discovered structures outline the surroundings of a villa-type establishment, which appears to have been occupied until the 4th century, the archaeologists explain.
This discovery will be one of the highlights of the guided tours organized during the European Heritage Days, which will take place on September 22. Attendees will be able to experience firsthand these remnants of daily life from over two thousand years ago, as well as participate in archaeological workshops and activities.
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