Archeology

Paul Eastham asks; “WHERE ARE ALL THE VIKINGS?”

WHERE ARE ALL THE VIKINGS? Evidence of Viking homes in Cumbria is surprisingly scarce. by Paul Eastham If Cumbria was taken over by a massive Viking invasion – why can’t we find their houses? The famous founder of the National Trust Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley announced in 1911 that Cumbrians were of the “square-jawed Viking race”. […]

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UNCOVERING ROMAN CARLISLE: Every pound helps them stay in the ground!

Uncovering Roman Carlisle Every pound helps them stay in the ground! by Danielle Murphy Uncovering Roman Carlisle has some exciting news! They are now officially a registered charity, meaning they are now able to apply for funding, grants and accept public donations, all of which go toward supporting the continuation of excavations down at the […]

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Uncovering Roman Carlisle 2024 Excavation: Sign up for summer dig!

Uncovering Roman Carlisle 2024 Excavation: Sign up for summer dig! The award-winning community archaeological dig, Uncovering Roman Carlisle (URC), is set to return to Carlisle’s Roman Bathhouse to discover more of the remaining mysteries of the site. The dig at Carlisle Cricket Club will take place between Saturday 11 May and Saturday 15 June. Once again, […]

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Leading academic and television broadcaster visits Roman dig site

Leading academic and television broadcaster visits Roman dig site

Leading academic and television broadcaster visits Roman dig site A renowned academic, author and broadcaster, Dr Alice Roberts, is the latest visitor to Carlisle’s archaeological dig. Dr Alice visited the site over two days this week and got to see the two monumental Roman carved heads unearthed from the Cricket Club site earlier this month. […]

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