Possible Roman Oyster Processing Site Found in England A suspected Roman oyster processing site has been unearthed on the banks of the Humber Estuary. The Environment Agency said the discovery was made during flood defence work near Weeton in East Yorkshire. A team from York Archaeology chanced on the find close to what they think … Continue reading Possible Roman Oyster Processing Site Found in England →

Bronze Age burial chamber discovered on Dartmoor, England Excitement has been felt among archaeologists over the discovery of a Bronze Age burial chamber on Dartmoor, which may provide fresh light on Devon’s prehistoric past. This “enchanting” discovery could rival the significance of the 2011 find at Whitehorse Hill, where the remains of a young woman … Continue reading Bronze Age burial chamber discovered on Dartmoor, England →

Archaeologists uncover secret 19th century steelworks furnace, hidden near Sheffield city centre Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence of Sheffield’s industrial heritage during recent excavations at the site of the city’s castle. Undocumented remnants of a 19th Century steelworks were found during work in the area once home to Sheffield Castle. Experts at Wessex Archaeology said … Continue reading Archaeologists uncover secret 19th century steelworks furnace, hidden near Sheffield city centre →

First Complete Roman Funerary Bed Found In Britain During an excavation near the Holborn Viaduct in London, UK, archaeologists discovered a remarkably rare Roman funerary bed. This find, according to MOLA archaeologists, is the first complete funerary bed ever found in Britain. The bed was crafted from high-quality oak with intricately carved feet and joints … Continue reading First Complete Roman Funerary Bed Found In Britain →

Young Boy Discovers Rare Ancient Roman Treasure In Sussex, UK Children are often curious by nature, and they tend to pay attention to things adults would not even bother looking at. The world of archaeology has seen numerous remarkable discoveries made by young enthusiasts, and 12-year-old Rowan Brannan is the latest addition to this list. … Continue reading Young Boy Discovers Rare Ancient Roman Treasure In Sussex, UK →

Medieval Lincoln imp found in hidden trapdoor above toilet Tracy and Rory Vorster living in Lincoln, England, have discovered a trapdoor in their bathroom with a grotesque face bearing a striking resemblance to the local icon, the Lincoln Imp. An imp is a legendary creature from European mythology that resembles a fairy or a demon … Continue reading Medieval Lincoln imp found in hidden trapdoor above toilet →

Human remains found at prison sewer site are 4,500 years old in East Yorkshire Archaeologists investigating the site of a new sewer to serve a jail being built at Full Sutton in East Yorkshire, England, have discovered a burial monument containing human remains thought to be about 4,500 years old. Parts of a Roman road and … Continue reading Human remains found at prison sewer site are 4,500 years old in East Yorkshire →

‘World first’ intact Roman egg laid 1,700 years ago discovered by archaeologists It was a wonderful find as it was, a cache of 1,700-year-old speckled chicken eggs discovered in a Roman pit during a dig in Buckinghamshire. But to the astonishment of archaeologists and naturalists, a scan has revealed that one of the eggs recovered … Continue reading ‘World first’ intact Roman egg laid 1,700 years ago discovered by archaeologists →

Roman Wooden Bed Unearthed in London Archaeologists in London have made the “exceptionally important” discovery of a complete wooden funerary bed, the first ever discovered in Britain. The remarkably preserved bed, described as “unparalleled” by experts, was excavated from the site of a former Roman cemetery near Holborn viaduct, central London, alongside five oak coffins. … Continue reading Roman Wooden Bed Unearthed in London →