We have just been to Vienna for a short break. We had never been to Vienna and we thought it was about time we went. It was intended to be an entirely non-archaeological visit but inevitably archaeology intervened and I began to ask archaeological questions: how and why did Vienna become so important? Vienna is [...]
Simon Thurley: Heritage Guardian
October 14, 2011 By Filed Under: Featured, Features, Special Features
CA recently interviewed Simon Thurley, Chief Executive of English Heritage, on challenges facing the heritage sector, and the new draft National Planning Framework. The National Trust is extremely worried about the new draft National Planning Framework. Do you share their concerns? Absolutely, and we are delighted that the NT is making a [...]
Syon Park Services
October 11, 2011 By Filed Under: News
Roman ‘Service station’ excavated at Syon Park Just 10 miles west of Central London, a Roman service station has been excavated at Syon Park, near Brentford. Just what would a Roman soldier expect to find when he dropped in on his journey to the west country? It is a familiar feeling. You have been on [...]
Iron Age Roundhouse
October 7, 2011 By Filed Under: Cakes
As Rebekah Hart enjoys baking and loves archaeology, she decided to have a go at making an Iron Age roundhouse! Sent in by Rebekah Hart, and featured in issue 260 of Current Archaeology.
CA 260
October 7, 2011 By Filed Under: Issues
Rome changed Britain. New roads opened up this country as never before, creating a captive market – weary travellers. Settlements seeking to part them from their sestertii sprung up rapidly, but they are rarely excavated. Now work at Syon Park has revealed life in one of Britain’s first service stations. When Conan Doyle loosed his spectral hound on Dartmoor, he [...]
Tameside Archaeological Society
October 5, 2011 By Filed Under: Local Societies
Members will receive basic training in archaeological methods while working on our current sites. This can include preparation of a site for possible excavation, research, survey work, digging, trowelling, drawing and maintaining a Site Diary. Meeting Details Venue Address: Denton Festival Hall, Peel Street, Denton M34 7JX Times of meeting: 7.30pm third Thursday of [...]
News: Human sacrifice in Ireland
October 4, 2011 By Filed Under: News
Uncovering the secrets of Cashel Man Cashel bog in Co. Laois is locally known as a source of peat moss for farmers and gardeners. But recently the peat millers harvested something rather more unusual: an Iron-Age human sacrifice. Dubbed ‘Cashel Man’, the adult male was found lying on his right side, knees tightly bent up, [...]
