Roman villa mosaic found under Aldi supermarket site
Roman villa mosaic found under Aldi supermarket site Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe are the remains of a Roman villa and bath house under land earmarked for a supermarket. The discovery, which features mosaic brickwork, was made in Warrington Road in Olney, Buckinghamshire. The site is being prepared for the construction of a new …
Roman Lead Coffin Unearthed in Northern England
Roman Lead Coffin Unearthed in Northern England Skeletal remains of a Roman aristocrat have been unearthed in a “truly extraordinary” hidden cemetery dating back 1,600 years. Bones belonging to the high-status woman were discovered in an ancient lead coffin during a dig in the town of Garforth, near Leeds. Archaeologists said the “once in a lifetime” …
Evidence of Rare Romano-Celtic Temple Near Lancaster Castle -may be only the second of its type –
Evidence of Rare Romano-Celtic Temple Near Lancaster Castle -may be only the second of its type – A study exercise for students from Lancaster University has uncovered a Romano-Celtic temple, only the second of its type in northern Britain. The discovery was made during a hydro geophysics training session near Lancaster’s Roman military fort and …
In Lowbury Hill Mystery of Anglo-Saxons buried 1,400 years ago may soon be solved
In Lowbury Hill Mystery of Anglo-Saxons buried 1,400 years ago may soon be solved The mystery surrounding the remains of two Anglo-Saxons buried 1,400 years ago in south Oxfordshire, identified as a man and a woman, may finally be solved thanks to modern scientific techniques. The pair, who were found at Lowbury Hill, Oxfordshire, in …
Evidence of a Roman shrine dating back was discovered during dig at Leicester Cathedral
Evidence of a Roman shrine dating back was discovered during dig at Leicester Cathedral Excavations by the University of Leicester archaeologists for have uncovered evidence that the site of Leicester Cathedral has been used for worship and religious observance for nearly 1,800 years. In order to make room for the construction of a visitor and …
‘Startling’ new evidence reveals gladiators fought in Roman Britain
‘Startling’ new evidence reveals gladiators fought in Roman Britain Gladiator fights backed by roaring crowds in impressive-looking arenas have long inspired film-makers behind classics such as Gladiator and Spartacus. Now new research reveals for the first time that such a sporting spectacle took place in Britain in the late second century AD. Crucial evidence has …
Iron Age comb found made from a human skull in the UK
Iron Age comb found made from a human skull in the UK Researchers from the London Archaeological Museum (MOLA) determined that an Iron Age comb they found during an archaeological dig that ended in 2018 was made from a human skull and was most likely used as a talisman rather than styling hair. The accessory …
Archaeologists have found seven pairs of Anglo-Saxon brooches in seven graves during an excavation in Gloucestershire
Archaeologists have found seven pairs of Anglo-Saxon brooches in seven graves during an excavation in Gloucestershire Archaeologists have found seven pairs of Anglo-Saxon saucer brooches, one pair in each of seven burials unearthed in an excavation in South West of England Gloucestershire. The wonderful discovery was announced on Twitter by Cotswold Archeology. At the site, …
3,000-Year-Old leather Shoe discovered On A Beach In Kent, UK
3,000-Year-Old leather Shoe discovered On A Beach In Kent, UK A Bronze Age relic found on a Kent beach is believed to be the oldest shoe ever found in the United Kingdom. The shoe, made of leather, is 3,000 years old and was discovered by archaeologist Steve Tomlinson. Tomlinson sent the shoe to an East …
Researchers Examine Discarded Roman Tiles
Researchers Examine Discarded Roman Tiles Markings found in Roman tiles have shown workers were “more of a mixture” of people than first thought. The imprint of a woman’s sandal and a written name were found on items recovered from a 3rd Century tile factory at Priors Hall Park, Corby. Experts said they showed workers were …