Pre-Roman Settlement Excavated in Southern England Archaeology students from Bournemouth University have found the remains of prehistoric people and animal sacrifices in a recently discovered Iron Age settlement in Dorset. The site, which consists of typical Iron Age round houses and storage pits was discovered by archaeology students last September in Winterborne Kingston, Dorset. It … Continue reading Pre-Roman Settlement Excavated in Southern England →

Medieval Prayer Beads Discovered on England’s Holy Island The first-ever example of prayer beads from medieval Britain has been discovered on the island of Lindisfarne, one of Britain’s most historic ancient sites, to the excitement of archaeologists. Dating from the 8th to 9th century AD, they were made from salmon vertebrae. Fish an important symbol … Continue reading Medieval Prayer Beads Discovered on England’s Holy Island →

Metal detectorist believes he’s found King John’s 800-year-old lost treasure A metal detectorist has begun excavating a farm field where he believes he has found the 800-year-old long-lost treasure of King John. Raymond Kosschuk, 63, has been waiting for two years to get approval from the relevant authorities to begin digging at the site in … Continue reading Metal detectorist believes he’s found King John’s 800-year-old lost treasure →

6,000-Year-Old Settlement Found Outside Stonehenge Could “Rewrite British History” The culture that built Stonehenge might be much older than previously thought. In research that could “rewrite” long-established British history, University of Buckingham archaeologists have discovered a 6,000-year-old Mesolithic settlement located close to the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge. The discovery of the site, which predates Stonehenge … Continue reading 6,000-Year-Old Settlement Found Outside Stonehenge Could “Rewrite British History” →

‘Stunning’ Anglo-Saxon burial site found along HS2 route An Anglo-Saxon burial site containing the remains of more than 140 people interred with some of their most favoured objects, including jewellery, knives and even a personal grooming kit, has been discovered by archaeologists working on the HS2 route. The site, near Wendover, Buckinghamshire, contained a “stunning … Continue reading ‘Stunning’ Anglo-Saxon burial site found along HS2 route →

‘Rare and significant’ brooch found at site linked to KING ARTHUR Archaeologists stumbled across the “rare and significant” piece of jewellery and hailed it as the first evidence that the area was home to the rich and powerful during the time. The Romano-British brooch was discovered in a field at St Mabyn, Cornwall, less than … Continue reading ‘Rare and significant’ brooch found at site linked to KING ARTHUR →

The “Pompeii” Of Bronze Age Houses Was Just Uncovered In Britain In the marshy fens of Cambridgeshire, archaeologists have uncovered what is being described as the “best-preserved Bronze Age dwellings ever found” in Britain. The incredible find provides a snapshot into the everyday life of those living in the marshes around 3,000 years ago. Following … Continue reading The “Pompeii” Of Bronze Age Houses Was Just Uncovered In Britain →

17th-Century British Shipwreck Found in International Waters The discovery of a shipwrecked warship that sank while carrying a future king has been hailed as the most important maritime find since the Mary Rose. The Gloucester ran aground off the coast of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, in 1682, nearly killing the Duke of York, who became King … Continue reading 17th-Century British Shipwreck Found in International Waters →

Remains of Thousands of Iron Age Frogs Uncovered in England An unprecedented trove of 8,000 bones presents archaeologists at a road dig with a prehistoric mystery Archaeologists working near the site of an iron age home near Cambridge were perplexed when they uncovered a vast trove of frog skeletons. Quite why more than 8,000 bones … Continue reading Remains of Thousands of Iron Age Frogs Uncovered in England →