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Carolyn Veit, a volunteer at the Roman dig in Carlisle, with the two Roman heads found on the site. Picture: Stuart Walker Photography.

Carlisle Roman Dig Project wins three national awards

Uncovering Roman Carlisle was recognised in the Archaeological Achievement Awards.

5 days ago

Skeleton found at Hadrian's Wall could reveal more about life in Roman Britain

A rare beam and a well were among the finds at Hadrian's Wall but the discovery of a grave and human skeleton that has excited archaeologists the most.

26 Oct

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Roman remains found along route for Southern Water pipeline project

They were found during archaeological investigations by Wessex Archaeology and Southern Water.

19 Oct

Concerns discovery of human remains led to 'overspend' at £6m food market site

Liverpool Archeologists discover world's earliest wood structure

Potential 13th century medieval palace discovered in Scottish Borders village

Roman statue of Greek sea god Triton discovered during excavations

Calls for artefacts to be returned to Wales as British Museum 'isn't safe'

Iron Age skeleton uncovered dating back 2,500 years

Discover the mythical and magical pathways hidden beneath hedgerows in Dorset

Archaeologists discover Bronze Age burial site during excavation

Footlong handaxe among giant stone artefacts found on rare ice age site

How we used to live: 'Nationally significant' Stone Age pits unearthed

'Amazing' 2,000-year-old Roman hoard discovered by local detector

Is this the 1,400-year-old face of one of the UK's first Christians?