What's the UK's Oldest Sport?
Lempi Kertzmann
2025-05-30 11:34:34
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In fact, it may be one of the oldest sports still being played in existence today. It is thought to have been imported to Scotland some time ago from Ireland alongside the Christian faith and Gaelic language, where its place within Irish mythology suggests that the sport has been played, in one form or another, for thousands of years. Shinty is a spirited traditional sport utilising a curved stick and ball which is played all across Scotland but, perhaps most prominently, in the Highlands and West Coast. The area of Badenoch in the Cairngorms National Park has deep-rooted connections with the game of shinty, where the sport forms an integral part of the culture and heritage of the area.
Rhett Bradtke
2025-05-17 06:31:53
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Evidence of the earliest example of a hunting bow was recently uncovered in Somerset, dating back to 2690 BC, and excavated flint arrowheads have been dated to as far back as 20,000 years. Discover the rich history of our sport and its fascinating beginnings. The bow and arrow have woven their way through British history for thousands of years.
Erna Luettgen
2025-05-17 03:34:45
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The Carlisle Bells have earned their place in history as the oldest sporting trophy in the world. Dating back to 1559, when the coveted bells were first awarded, this prize originated in Cumbria, England. The Bells were kept at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery in Carlisle but since then they have moved to Newmarket and will go on a 500-mile round trip each year for the race.