Hidden Gem: Explore Britain’s Largest Roman Amphitheatre Near Cirencester Monday, February 9, 2026 roman cirencester amphitheatre cotswolds history archaeology corinium romanempire heritage tourism For enthusiasts of Roman history, a remarkable discovery awaits just outside Cirencester, the biggest town in the Cotswolds. Here lie the impressive earthwork remains of one of Britain’s largest Roman amphitheatres, a grand … Read More
Gloucestershire Village to Feature on BBC Series Following Remarkable Discovery Tuesday, January 20, 2026 gloucestershire roman settlement archaeology riversevern bbc history discovery village excavation A quiet Gloucestershire village is poised to gain national attention after the discovery of an ancient Roman settlement on the banks of the River Severn. This remarkable archaeological find, uncovered during a recent dig, has … Read More
Major Development of 113 Homes Approved on Outskirts of Broadway in the Cotswolds Thursday, December 18, 2025 housing development cotswolds broadway affordable football sports planning community archaeology sport Planning approval has been granted for a significant development of 113 homes on the outskirts of Broadway, located in the Cotswolds. The project, led by Spitfire Homes, is set to take shape at the Milestone Ground, just over … Read More
Gardener Discovers Mysterious ‘Bomb Shelter’ in Garden—But The Truth Surprises Wednesday, November 19, 2025 garden archaeology bomb-shelter liverpool wwii anderson-shelter bricks excavation patio mystery While digging in their garden with plans to lay a new patio, a gardener unearthed what appeared to be a wartime bomb shelter. The discovery—a shallow trench revealing a curved wall made of brick and concrete—was shared on … Read More
Hidden Gem: The Rollright Stones, an Ancient Monument Older Than Stonehenge in the Cotswolds Thursday, November 13, 2025 rollright stonecircle neolithic bronzeage megaliths cotswolds archaeology prehistory pagans monument While Stonehenge is undoubtedly the UK’s most famous prehistoric monument, few are aware of the Rollright Stones—a remarkable and lesser-known megalithic site nestled on a quiet country road along the Warwickshire and … Read More
Medieval Wall Uncovered at Historic Gloucester Landmark Monday, November 3, 2025 medieval gloucester archaeology stoswald aethelflaed heritage restoration history conservation landmark Archaeological excavations have revealed a section of a medieval wall surrounding St Oswald’s Priory in Gloucester, shedding new light on the city’s rich history. The City Council’s archaeological team has been … Read More