Posts Tagged ‘Suffolk’
Very rare Roman coins identified!
We’re accustomed to unearthing fascinating artefacts, but every so often, something extraordinary is discovered which sends ripples through the archaeological community. During recent excavations in Suffolk, our team found two very unusual Roman coins. Dr Peter Guest, who has undertaken extensive research on the coins has just posted his findings on LinkedIn. The coins in…
Read MoreRoman Brooches
In Roman Britain brooches were worn as symbols of identity. They revealed various aspects of an individual’s life such as where they came from, and their status and position in society. This type, in the form of a sitting cockerel, is thought to indicate that the wearer was a devotee of the cult of Mercury.…
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