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ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 1d

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

ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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

chesterarchaeolsoc.org.uk

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Based In Churton @churton.bsky.social · 13d

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 · 19d

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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

Last call to sign up for this online talk!

ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 12d

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 · 9d

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

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Antiquity Journal @antiquity.ac.uk · 10d

Want to explore the #archaeology of Europe from prehistory to the present? Today is your final chance to access our @cambup-archaeology.cambridge.org collection of European archaeology completely FREE 🏺

Don't miss out! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Classical building with many pillars lining its walls, with the text 'European Archaeology, Antiquity' overlaid.

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Fishbourne Roman Palace @romanpalace.bsky.social · 11d

This blog about us building the Roman glass furnace @butserancientfarm.co.uk just dropped!

www.butserancientfarm.co.uk/blog/2025/9/...

Needless to say, #CuratorRod does not represent the professional standards we strive to achieve at the Palace. 🙄

Recipe for a Roman-Style Glassworking Furnace (à la Butser) — Butser Ancient Farm

In an incredible team effort - during the August heatwave, no less - we added a new installation to Butser’s hot tech area - a rather large Roman-style glassworking furnace! Kim Devereux-West shares m...

www.butserancientfarm.co.uk

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ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 12d

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 · 12d

The vase is currently on display at the Grosvenor Museum, Chester, as part of the 'Gladiators of Britain' exhibition. If you haven't been yet, do go; here is a link to a review by CAS member Andie Byrnes basedinchurton.co.uk/2025/09/26/t...

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Juan Cole @jricole.bsky.social · 14d

‘World’s first net-zero energy mosque’ is made with mud and solar panels flip.it/Krhaw6

‘World’s first net-zero energy mosque’ is made with mud and solar panels | CNN

The Abu Dhabi’s mosque will merge centuries-old Islamic design with modern touches, renewable energy and low-carbon materials.

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Forest Archaic Collective @forestcollectiv.bsky.social · 13d

#RomanSiteSaturday & this week we had a chance to briefly revist Venta Silurum, now Caerwent 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

a thread 🧵👇

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Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social · 13d

Yesterday was the opening of our major special exhibition "Foreign neighbours - Rome and the Germanic people" in our branch museum Limesmuseum Aalen.
A highlight of the exhibition is the presentation of prestigious grave goods from Germanic burials unearthed in Kariv, Western Ukraine, in 2017. 🧵1/3

A close-up of a bronze bust of a bearded man with a hair knot on the side, attached to a large circular ring, mounted on the side of a vessel

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The Hellenic Society @hellenicsociety.bsky.social · 14d

'Türkiye’s Sinop church brings history to life with its wall paintings'

Türkiye’s Sinop church brings history to life with its wall paintings

In Sinop, northern Türkiye, the 700-year-old historic church uncovered during excavations at the Balatlar Building Complex has been restored and now...

www.dailysabah.com

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Mark Walters @mark-walters.bsky.social · 14d

Popped into Morville Church, Shropshire on the way back from Bridgnorth for a dose of some early Norman architecture and to see the fab font with its ‘green man’ style heads. I did a quick #lidar scan with the phone so you can give it a twirl & have a look… skfb.ly/pBBoP

Morville Church Font - Download Free 3D model by Mark Walters (@markwalters)

Early Norman period baptismal font circa 1118 inside Morville Church, Shropshire. Carved from limestone probably derived from Wenlock Edge 📍 Bridgnorth, England - Morville Church Font - Download Free...

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ChesterArchSoc @chesterarchsoc.bsky.social · 14d

New research may rewrite origins of the Book of Kells, says academic

t.co/2Lg890YVIo

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/sep/26/new-research-may-rewrite-origins-of-the-book-of-kells-says-academic?CMP=share_btn_url

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Mark Walters @mark-walters.bsky.social · 15d

Scottish medieval plainchant as it may have been sung by Augustinian monks on the Feast day of St Columba (9th June) in the Abbey church on Inchcolm in the 13th & 14th century. The music is preserved in a 14th c. manuscript known as the Inchcolm Antiphoner MS 211, IV, f.2r #earlymusic #medieval

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