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Following Hadrian @followinghadrian.bsky.social · 13h

#RomanSiteSaturday - The Porta Nigra of the Roman city of Augusta Treverorum in Gallia Belgica (Trier, Germany). The monument is the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps. Constructed in grey sandstone around AD 170, it guarded the northern entry to the Roman town of Augusta Treverorum.

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Nicola Watkinson @nicolaw22.bsky.social · 1d

Chester is one of the best retail destinations in north west England & I particularly like this "Great British Sewing Bee" display from Abakhan!
Chester's famous Rows could be described as an original shopping mall!

Find out more on a Chester Tour walking tour www.chestertours.org.uk

Abakhan Fabrics shop display of dresses, red brick building on the corner of a busy street

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Helen Gittos @helengittos.bsky.social · Jan 7

'Sutton Hoo & Syria: The Anglo-Saxons Who Served in the Byzantine Army?' This is one of the most exciting things I've written (so far..!). Thanks to everyone who helped.
academic.oup.com/ehr/advance-...

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Tony Divey @tonydivey.bsky.social · 1d

Here are two Romano British triskele brooches from Verulamium (left) and Wroxeter (right) that I have recently been comparing for an EH article. The design was as old when they were made as the brooches are now. #FindsFriday

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · 1d

Tucked away behind shops are remains of oldest house in York. The Norman House 12thC. Rare surviving example of secular Norman architecture. Two storeys high & built of limestone. Demolished by 18thC, but two walls survived, incorporated into later buildings. Rediscovered 1930s #york #medieval

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Helen Gittos @helengittos.bsky.social · 1d

A map of excavations and surveys of Byzantine sites in Turkey. So much work going on! bizansikazmak.ku.edu.tr/en/page/faq

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Helen Gittos @helengittos.bsky.social · 1d

Five late antique communion loaves have been excavated in Turkey. Date from the C7th/8th, they have images of Christ, maltese crosses and a Greek inscription on them. Makes me think of all the bread stamps we must have lost from western Europe... www.anatolianarchaeology.net/1300-year-ol...

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Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social · 1d

#FindsFriday! A Roman brush found in Bregenz.

Roman brush fragments are sometimes difficult to interpret; in this case, their function may relate to textile production, as suggested for similar finds in Eschenz.The bristled surface is suitable for carding or teasing wool fibers. 🧵1/2

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A photo of a well-preserved fragment of a Roman brush in a show case. The object consists of a rectangular base with rounded and scalloped edges, formed from wood into which hundreds of stiff rushes have been densely embedded.

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The Mary Rose Museum @maryrosemuseum.bsky.social · 18h

At 9:03 am, the Mary Rose broke the surface of the water, seeing sunlight (such as you can on a cloudy day!) for the first time in 437 years.

#WhereWereYouIn82

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University of Chester Press @uochesterpress.bsky.social · 18h

We’re at the #Cheshire Local History Association’s Cheshire History Day in #Tarporley today and look foward to meeting visitors and leaning more about the history of Cheshire

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Dr Toby Driver @drtobydriver.bsky.social · 18h

Gazing in awe & wonder 😮

Inside the spectacular Little Woodbury house at @butserancientfarm.co.uk where the great soot-blackened roof stands without central posts

An incredible family house from Late Iron Age Britain

With @durotrigesdig.bsky.social
@theduncanmackay.bsky.social

📷 My own, Sept

Duncan & Miles inside a roundhouse gazing up at the roof

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ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 2d

We hope to post a recording of Glynn's talk online shortly.

ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 2d

You can read about recent research on the vase in this open-access article in Britannia vol 55, for 2024
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Gladiators at Roman Colchester: Re-Interpreting the Colchester Vase | Britannia | Cambridge Core

Gladiators at Roman Colchester: Re-Interpreting the Colchester Vase - Volume 55

www.cambridge.org

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ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 2d

Many thanks to Glynn Davis for his fascinating and multi-faceted talk on the Colchester Vase tonight, in connection with the 'Gladiators of Britain' exhibition at the Grosvenor Museum.

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ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 3d

The wonderful silver brooch from Marbury cum Quoisley - one of the items listed in one project that we funded, on early medieval finds. You can read the article here: archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/brow....

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ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 3d

DYK: We offer a grant of £1000 every two years for the study of finds reported to findsorguk.bsky.social from #Cheshire, the results to be published in our journal. You can find out mor here: chesterarchaeolsoc.org.uk/grants-and-a....

Grants & Awards – Chester Archaeological Society

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Based In Churton @churton.bsky.social · 14d

The "Gladiators of Britain" exhibition, a collaboration between three museums, is on til Jan 2026 at the Grosvenor Museum, Chester. It's a great, object-rich and informative approach to the gladiatorial experience during Rome's occupation of Britain. Overview and pics on my blog at wp.me/pcZwQK-8bS

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Heneb: The Trust for Welsh Archaeology @henebtwa.bsky.social · 20d

Some incredible drone shots from our Borras Quarry excavations and the perfect time to share a reminder on responsible drone flight. The leaflets below highlight safe practice and you can read up on Cadw's drone policy here: cadw.gov.wales/visit/venue-....

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ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 8d

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The fact that work has not progressed in 3 years strengthens our previous arguments against these unneeded proposals for hotels. If it went ahead, minimal impact on archaeology as it's mostly been destroyed. The fifth floor needs redesigning to fit in.

ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 8d

We have now commented on this resubmission; see chesterarchaeolsoc.org.uk/wp-content/u...
CWaC should not consider it as it includes elements of two very different versions.

chesterarchaeolsoc.org.uk

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ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 8d

Compare the fragments of a possible example from Radway Green, near Crewe, #Cheshire, to be published in JCAS vol 95. Photos (c) Wessex Archaeology.

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Alison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · 9d

At almost 2,000 years old, this child’s wooden toy sword is a remarkable survival from Roman times!

Found in the living quarters of the cavalry barracks at Vindolanda fort in 2017. Dated c.120 AD. Chesterholm Museum 📷 by me

#RomanFortThursday
#Archaeology

My photo shows a Roman-era wooden toy sword made from oak. It is dark brown in colour, displayed against a cream and pale green background. It is carved to look like an adult sword, with a semi-circular handle, a blade with pointed tip, and a semi-circular guard embellished with a centrally-set oval polished stone. The wood is remarkably well-preserved except for a break across the hilt. Excavated in 2017 from the cavalry barracks at Vindolanda, a fort on the Roman Empire’s northern frontier. Dated c. AD 120.

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ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 8d

Chester Standard @standardchester
Plans to redevelop Frodsham Street site into hotel, retail units and restaurant
www.chesterstandard.co.uk/.../.

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ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 8d

Last call to sign up for this online talk!

ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 13d

The Colchester Vase' by Glynn Davis. Free online public lecture, 9 Oct, 7:30pm - Reminder
If you would like to learn more about this magnificent vessel and what it can tell us about arena spectacles, sign up for this talk by Glynn Davis.

www.ticketsource.co.uk/chester-arch...

ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 10d

Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91

Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour

www.theguardian.com