How a chocolate bar wrapper solved an archaeological mystery
Summary
Archaeologists solved the mystery of when Scotland's first skatepark was closed using a chocolate bar wrapper. The site, known as Kelvin Wheelies, stopped being used in the early 1980s, but the exact closing date was unclear until the wrapper provided evidence.Key Facts
- Scotland's first skatepark, Kelvin Wheelies, was opened in May 1978.
- The skatepark featured areas like bowls and slalom runs and hosted skateboarding events.
- Popularity, maintenance costs, and safety concerns led to its closure in the early 1980s.
- Archaeologists and volunteers worked to determine the closure date by excavating the site.
- They found a chocolate bar wrapper with a best-before date, which helped date the closure.
- The excavation is part of an episode of the BBC's "Digging For Britain" airing on January 7.
- Dr. Tori Herridge and Dr. Kenny Brophy led the excavation and research efforts.
- Modern skaters helped in the excavation, learning about historical skateboarding culture.
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