Posted by: Blog Administrator
on Dec 21, 2011
Archaeologists from Thames Valley Archaeological Services (TVAS) unearthed the grave of a warrior in 2008, who died at around the time of the Roman conquest in AD43.
Excavations, led by Andy Taylor of TVAS, have been taking place in advance of a new housing development on behalf of Berkeley Homes (Southern) Limited and Persimmon Homes (South Coast) Limited. The archaeological work is took place as a requirement of the planning process with the archaeological officer (Mark Taylor) of West Sussex County Council advising the District Council as to what is required.
Posted by: Blog Administrator
on Nov 24, 2009
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trailed decoration ,
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Sebastian Foxley ,
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mystery object ,
late 14th or early 15th century ,
iron slag ,
iron ,
identity ,
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copper ,
conservation ,
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Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre
Objects conservator Sebastian Foxley has recently been working on a mystery object from Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre.
Object before cleaning
The object was received completely obscured by corrosion and soil but an x-ray revealed that it is circular and has a trailed decoration on the top surface. It is hollow inside and initial cleaning also showed that the object is made from iron and copper. Please 'read more' to see the object at the end of the cleaning process.....
Posted by: Blog Administrator
on Jan 11, 2009
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shield boss ,
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late Iron Age ,
helmet ,
finds ,
early Roman period ,
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Conservation labs ,
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Bognor Regis ,
Archaeologists
The news from the Objects Conservation labs this week is that work is about to get underway on an exciting project from Bognor Regis. Archaeologists have discovered a burial containing a number of finds which x-rays have so far revealed to be a helmet, shield boss and several ornate copper fittings.
X-ray image of the shield boss
The burial is thought to date to the late Iron Age or early Roman period and is believed to be unique to the area.
