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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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Discovery of ancient Roman shoes at Magna Fort leaves a very big impression.
With a collection of around 5,000 ancient leather shoes uncovered at Roman Vindolanda, the Vindolanda Charitable Trust has gained an amazing insight into the men, women and children who occupied this northern outpost from these very personal items of clothing. The collection includes tiny baby booties, elaborate summer sandals and marching boots. These ancient artefacts […]
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Rare Roman discovery found in Carlisle
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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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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