He was backed up Ross Murray (14th, 19:19), Mitch Goose (15th 19:19) and Philip Bernsten (18th 19:22), as Britain finished behind France and Norway.

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The archaeologist who found the grave, Ross Murray, had studied at the University of Edinburgh on a site only yards from where the find was made.

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Ross caught Ian Murray late as the Hibs defender shaped to clear and the former Rangers full-back was shown his second yellow card.

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