Excavating the CA archives – the ships of Dover and Newport
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by Joe Flatman
2d ago
My ‘great’ site this month comprises two sites – actually, two ships – linked by common stories of survival against the odds. In September 1992, the remains of a boat dating to the Middle Bronze Age were discovered in central Dover by workers constructing part of the A20 link road leading to Folkestone. A decade later, in June 2002, the skeleton of a mid-15th-century ship was discovered during the construction of a new arts centre in the middle of Newport. These are two of the most important finds of maritime archaeology ever made in the UK, and they have comparable The post Excavating the CA ..read more
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Roman recycling at Reedham: Exploring the imperial origins of a Norfolk church
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by CA
2d ago
Some 12 miles east of Norwich, Reedham’s church of St John the Baptist has a distinctive appearance, dominated by reused Roman stone, brick, and tile. Mike Fulford describes how archaeological research has identified a potential source for this material: a possibly military predecessor preserved beneath the existing medieval structure. On the edge of the Great Estuary, into which flow the rivers Bure, Yare, and Waveney, St Johnthe Baptist, Reedham, stands on a small promontory of sand and shingle. Although the existing structure was mostly built c.1300 (though its west tower dates to the mid-1 ..read more
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Current Archaeology 420 – ON SALE NOW
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by CA
2d ago
This month’s articles follow two main themes, highlighting the latest insights from the worlds of historic architecture and archaeological science. We begin in the latter category, with two reports drawing on recently published research. The first covers intriguing analysis of ancient adhesives and how they were used between the 5th century BC and the 1st century AD; this is followed by a recent DNA study that has transformed our understanding of migration patterns across Europe in the 1st millennium AD. We then travel to St John the Baptist, Reedham: a strikingly attractive church in my nativ ..read more
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Excavating the CA archives – Fishbourne Roman Palace
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by Joe Flatman
1M ago
My ‘great site’ this month is one close to many people’s hearts. When I think of the locations that embody the best of Current Archaeology as a magazine and British archaeology as a community, I consistently alight on Fishbourne Roman Palace in West Sussex. This site has it all – great coverage in the magazine, enthusiastic public engagement, stunning finds, and charismatic custodians. CUNLIFFE COMMENCES Although evidence for Roman activity in the area had been known since the early 19th century, the story of Fishbourne formally commences in 1960, when workers for the Portsmouth Water Company ..read more
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Fields of Gold: Understanding the Snettisham Hoards
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by CA
1M ago
Over the course of eight decades, at least 14 separate hoards of Iron Age metalwork have been recovered from a single field at Snettisham in Norfolk. Now, following the publication of a new book describing the excavation, conservation, and scientific investigation of these spectacular finds, Jody Joy and Julia Farley describe how they came to be discovered, and reveal some of the secrets that have come to light since then. Ken Hill, near the village of Snettisham in north west Norfolk, is a special place. This promontory overlooking the Wash is a conspicuous feature in an otherwise flat and ma ..read more
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Current Archaeology 419 – ON SALE NOW
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by CA
1M ago
Happy New Year! Our cover story takes us to Snettisham in Norfolk, where a single field has yielded at least 14 Iron Age metalwork hoards. This unique collection has the potential to transform our understanding of ancient artistry and ceremonial practices – and, with analysis of the hoards now published in exciting detail, we explore what has been revealed. From long-buried metalwork to long-buried stories, we next examine what archives and archaeology can tell us about female experiences and aspirations in medieval England and Wales, drawing on a new exhibition that defies stereotypes of wome ..read more
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Excavating the CA archives – Star Carr
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by Rebecca Preedy
2M ago
After more than 50 columns exploring the archaeology of the British Isles through a geographic lens, I begin here a new thematic focus: that of ‘great’ sites visited by Current Archaeology down the years. As I neared the end of my tour of the four nations, I reflected on the enduring power of a ‘great’ site. Sometimes it is the physical presence of a location (Maiden Castle springs to mind here); other times, it is the discoveries made (think of Sutton Hoo, whose treasures never fail to awe). But in some cases ‘greatness’ is more subtle: a site can be The post Excavating the CA archives – Star ..read more
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Fit for an emperor? Excavating a monumental building in Roman Carlisle
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by CA
2M ago
Excavations at Carlisle Cricket Club are uncovering the remains of the largest Roman building ever found on Hadrian’s Wall. Carly Hilts visited the site and spoke to Frank Giecco to find out more. The story of Roman Carlisle is a tale not of two cities but of two forts. Having brought much of southern England under imperial control in the years after the Claudian invasion of AD 43, in the AD 70s the Roman army surged north, annexing swathes of new territories and consolidating these gains by building forts within them. One such military base was at Carlisle, positioned to The post Fit for an e ..read more
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Current Archaeology 418 – ON SALE NOW
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by CA
2M ago
This month’s cover story showcases a monumental mystery from the Roman frontier. Excavations at Carlisle Cricket Club are uncovering the remains of a sumptuous building dating to the early 3rd century. Could its construction be connected to Septimius Severus’ Caledonian campaigns? From the footprint of a massive building to footprints left by Mesolithic hunter-gatherers, we then visit Goldcliff to learn about the ephemeral echoes of ancient journeys that are being documented in the Severn Estuary. Our next feature takes us into the Bronze Age, teasing apart the contents of a unique hoard of ob ..read more
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Rescue Project of the Year 2025 – Nominees
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by CA
2M ago
Rescue archaeology is carried out in areas threatened by human or natural agency. We’ve collated some of the best rescue projects that have been highlighted in Current Archaeology over the past year. Below are the nominees for Rescue Project of the Year. Voting closes on 10 February and all the winners of the Current Archaeology Awards will be announced on 1 March as part of Current Archaeology Live! 2025. Click here to find out more about the event. Once you’ve made your selection from the nominees below, click here to cast your vote. Click here for lin ..read more
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