Iron Age warrior grave belonged to a woman.

A recent archaeological discovery on Bryher Island off the coast of southwestern England has revealed the grave of a young woman from the Late Iron Age. The woman was buried with a sword, shield, and bronze mirror, which is unusual as these items are typically associated with male burials. Researchers used a sex-linked protein extracted from tooth enamel to confirm that the remains belonged to a female. While it is possible that the woman was a warrior who fought in raids and defended against enemy attacks, there is no evidence of violent conflict on the remains. It is also possible that the sword and mirror were placed in the grave as symbols of allegiance or heirlooms. [Extracted from the article]