Romans Return to Birdlip for Inaugural Roman Festival Saturday, July 5, 2025 roman birdlip festival archaeology erminway history reenactment cotswolds heritage museums This summer, the village of Birdlip in the Cotswolds will come alive with the sights and sounds of Roman Britain as it hosts its very first Roman Festival. Scheduled for Sunday, August 17, the event will be held at Ruby’s … Read More
Iron Age Roman Settlement Uncovered After Rare Sword Discovery Friday, July 4, 2025 ironage roman archaeology cotswolds settlement swords historicengland corrinium excavation gloucestershire A remarkable archaeological discovery has revealed an Iron Age Roman settlement near a Cotswolds village following the uncovering of two rare Roman cavalry swords. The swords were found during a metal detecting rally near … Read More
Cotswolds Iron Age Roman Settlement Discovered After Rare Sword Find Friday, July 4, 2025 archaeology roman cotswolds ironage gloucestershire settlement swords excavation historicengland coriniummuseum Archaeologists have uncovered a significant Iron Age Roman settlement near a Cotswolds village in Gloucestershire, sparked by the discovery of a rare pair of Roman cavalry swords. The excavation site, located near Willersey, … Read More
National Trust Announces Exciting Lineup of Summer Events Across the Cotswolds Sunday, June 1, 2025 nationaltrust cotswolds gloucestershire summerevents heritage archaeology nature theatre workshops familyfun Summer in Gloucestershire and the wider Cotswolds promises a wealth of memorable experiences at National Trust properties. From ancient Roman history and gladiator battles to open-air theatre, creative workshops, and … Read More
James Corden’s £8.5m Oxfordshire Dream Home Still Unfinished After Two Years Sunday, May 11, 2025 jamescorden oxfordshire templecombe mansion heritage planningpermission dolmen archaeology conservation construction James Corden’s ambitious £8.5 million family estate in Oxfordshire, bought as part of his plan to return to the UK after years in the US, remains untouched more than two years after receiving planning approval. The “dream” … Read More
Uncovering the Fascinating History Beneath Old Debenhams Saturday, April 12, 2025 gloucester skeletons archaeology excavation history debenhams university of gloucestershire urban development st aldate's church roman activity Gloucester’s history has been brought to light with the astonishing discovery of skeletons underneath the old Debenhams building. Cotswold Archaeology, in collaboration with the University of Gloucestershire, uncovered … Read More