‘Finds of a Lifetime’ | Discovery of Roman Sculpted Stone Heads
Our archaeologists have once again made national and international news with discoveries from our community excavations at Carlisle Cricket Ground in Cumbria being described as ‘finds of a lifetime’. Previous excavations revealed the remains of a bath house that existed on the site during the Roman period. However, on the second day on site this year, two large and very unusual sculpted heads were found. It is thought that the two heads are local versions of Roman theatre masks.
Wardell Armstrong Win a Marsh Community Archaeology Award
*18/07/2022 UPDATE – WE WON*
The Council for British Archaeology (CBA) and Marsh Charitable Trust have announced the shortlist for the 2022 Marsh Community Archaeology Awards – which are part of the CBA’s Festival of Archaeology. The awards showcase excellence in archaeology, celebrating the passion and dedication of individuals and the outstanding contribution of archaeology projects which create social, cultural and environmental benefit.
‘Uncovering Roman Carlisle’ has been shortlisted for the ‘Community Project of the Year’ award! The project was developed by Wardell Armstrong in partnership with Carlisle City Council, Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery and Carlisle Cricket Club, and was supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Evidence of Roman Pottery Production Site Found in Suffolk
Lavenham in Suffolk is renowned as one of the most-well-preserved medieval towns in Britain, but has provided scant evidence for Roman archaeology with the exception of a single vicar’s account of evidence for a significant building in the late 19th century. Archaeological investigation in advance of a development for Marden Homes at Lavenham, recorded unexpected evidence for Roman industry. The trial-trench evaluation, followed by an open area excavation by our archaeologists recorded remains not only to support this historic assertion, but also to deliver the project without undue delay and in accordance with the planning officers for the county.
Coin Pre-dating the Roman Conquest of Britain Found in Archaeology Excavation
Our archaeologists are currently undertaking investigative field work in advance of civil infrastructure development in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. As an increasing part of the planning process, the presence of archaeologists excavating in trenches or open areas on construction sites is becoming more common and can generate interest from the media. Even at the earliest stages of this excavation, the magnitude of emerging artefacts has highlighted the challenge of dealing with complex archaeological remains and allowed us to advise and mitigate phased investigations to ensure delivery for our client.
