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
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
A40 Gloucester Road Overnight Works Spark Disruption Concerns in Cheltenham Monday, December 22, 2025 cheltenham a40 gloucesterroad roadworks overnight disruption excavation highvoltage council transportation sport Residents and local officials in Cheltenham are expressing concerns over potential traffic disruption caused by planned overnight roadworks on the A40 Gloucester Road. Starting January 8 and continuing through January 21, … 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
Bake Off Star Moved to Tears Upon Uncovering Teenager's Skeleton on New Channel 4 Show Tuesday, October 28, 2025 bakeoff archaeology channel4 history skeleton teenager excavation britain discovery emotions The former Bake Off presenter was visibly emotional after revealing the skeletal remains of a teenager on a new Channel 4 program. The show, which explores the rich and often haunting history buried beneath Britain’s … Read More