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History of Piercebridge Roman Bridge
The history of Piercebridge Roman Bridge, North Yorkshire, an important crossing point on the river Tees associated with a nearby fort
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2000-YEAR-OLD MOSAIC FOUND AT BURIED ROMAN CITY
Rare mosaic discovered at Wroxeter Roman City depicts sea creatures
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Uncovering the Secrets of Hadrian’s Wall
Discover how the history of Birdoswald on Hadrian's Wall has been uncovered, stone by stone, by archaeologists and researchers.
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Research on Lullingstone Roman Villa
The main body of knowledge regarding the Roman phases of the site derives from the 1949–61 excavations directed by GW Meates, E Greenfield and E Birchenough.
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Death and Burial Rites on Hadrian’s Wall
As part of the new exhibition at Birdoswald on Hadrian's Wall, experts from English Heritage and Historic England have analysed Roman burial urns found at Birdoswald for the first time - and what they found was totally unexpected.
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Research on Benwell Roman Temple
A summary of the present state of research on Benwell Roman Temple, and of the potential for further research and excavation.
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English Heritage Resumes Work to Save Historic Sites
English Heritage has started its first conservation projects since lockdown, including major works at Pevensey Castle in Sussex, a Saxon shore fort intrinsically linked to the Battle of Hastings. The project, to remove the extensive vegetation growth that covered parts of the castle has revealed key historical features, previously hidden from both visitors and historians alike. Evolving from Roman fort to Norman castle, and even put back into action during the Second World War, Pevensey Castle is most famous as the landing place for William the Conqueror’s army in 1066. But important elements of this historically important site have been hidden away for decades, including an entire Roman bastion – standing at over 9 metres tall.
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Roman socks and sandals: fashion or faux pas?
Did the Romans wear socks with their sandals? Discover the history and evidence for this fashion faux pas.
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Sources for Housesteads Roman Fort
A list of the main sources of information for current knowledge and understanding of Housesteads Roman Fort