Aldborough and the metals economy of northern England

Aldborough and the metals economy of northern England

Britain’s industrial economy did not collapse when the Romans left and went on to enjoy a Viking-age industrial boom, a new study finds, undermining a stubborn ‘Dark Ages’ narrative. The Romans have long been credited with bringing industry to Britain involving...
Beyond the Roman Frontier

Beyond the Roman Frontier

Newly published research by GUARD Archaeology reveals how a rare enamelled Roman brooch provides insight into how the local Britons of south-west Scotland interacted with the Roman army during the late second century AD. Excavations undertaken at William Grant &...
First Complete Roman Pot in Ireland is uncovered

First Complete Roman Pot in Ireland is uncovered

A community archaeology excavation at the Iron Age Drumanagh fort in north Dublin has unearthed the first intact Roman pot ever discovered in Ireland. Roman pot (right)  image: Fingal County Council / Christine Baker Now in it’s fifth year, the Digging Drumanagh...