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Thousands of years of A66 archaeology travel to local communities this autumn

Carlisle Cathedral is hosting a Summer Camp for children aged 8 – 12 years old

Exciting Events and Excavations at the Roman Army Museum and Magna Roman Fort in 2025

Rare Roman discovery found in Carlisle

Archaeology

Thousands of years of A66 archaeology travel to local communities this autumn

Carlisle Cathedral is hosting a Summer Camp for children aged 8 – 12 years old

Exciting Events and Excavations at the Roman Army Museum and Magna Roman Fort in 2025

Rare Roman discovery found in Carlisle

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Archaeology, Community News, Events, Exhibitions, Features, History, Local History
28th September 2026
Cumbria Guide

Thousands of years of A66 archaeology travel to local communities this autumn Archaeological discoveries uncovered during National Highways’ A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project will be available for all to see this autumn, as Oxford Cotswold Archaeology (OCA) brings a free, hands-on pop-up museum to five local venues. Starting at Warcop, the museum will travel to Appleby, […]

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10th July 2025
Cumbria Guide

Carlisle Cathedral is hosting a Summer Camp for children aged 8 – 12 years old Carlisle Cathedral is hosting a Summer Camp for children aged 8 – 12 years old from Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August. This fun-filled week of activities will inspire creativity and imagination, build confidence, foster friendships, and help children […]

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Attractions, Education, Events, Exhibitions, Features, History, Local Attractions, Take the kids
12th May 2025
Cumbria Guide

EXPLORE ROMAN HISTORY Exciting Events and Excavations at the Roman Army Museum and Magna Roman Fort in 2025. by Danielle Murphy The Roman Army Museum and Magna Roman Fort in Northumberland are gearing up for an action-packed season of events this spring and summer. With a wide variety of activities designed to engage visitors of […]

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7th May 2024
Cumbria Guide

A rare archaeological object – thought to be the only one of its type in the former Roman Empire – has been discovered in Carlisle. Roman Imperial Purple – Tyrian Purple – paint pigment was found as part of the city’s Uncovering Roman Carlisle project. A lump of a soft mysterious purple substance was discovered […]

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