Rare Bronze Age Timber Well Unearthed, Revealing Life from 3,500 Years Ago Monday, April 13, 2026 bronzeage archaeology timber well preservation gloucester excavation waterlogged ancient history During an archaeological excavation in an area south of Gloucester, a rare and exceptionally well-preserved Bronze Age timber structure has been uncovered, offering a unique window into life 3,500 years ago. Initially … Read More
Rare Bronze Age Timber Well Unearthed, Revealing Life 3,500 Years Ago Monday, April 13, 2026 bronzeage archaeology timber well preservation gloucester watermanagement excavation organicmaterial history During a routine archaeological dig near Gloucester, a rare and remarkably well-preserved wooden structure dating back 3,500 years to the Bronze Age has been uncovered. Initially mistaken for random bits of timber, the find … Read More
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