Tag Archive for 'Hadrian’s Wall'

The 1,900-year-old leather toy mouse from the Roman fort of Vindolanda. Image credit: Vindolanda Trust.

Archaeologists Find 1,900-Year-Old Leather Toy Mouse

Jul 7, 2020 by News Staff

Archaeologists have found a toy mouse at the site of Vindolanda, an ancient Roman military fort and settlement on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, northern...

Roman quarry inscription thought to have been done by a detachment from the Second Legion under the junior officer Agricola. Image credit: Newcastle University.

Written Rock of Gelt: Roman Quarry Inscriptions to be Captured in 3D

Mar 12, 2019 by News Staff

A group of Roman inscriptions, known as the Written Rock of Gelt, was discovered in the 18th century, but has suffered in recent years as a result of the...

Councilor Alan Kerr at Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum and the bronze figure of Ceres. Image credit: South Tyneside Council.

Tiny Bronze Figure of Ceres Unearthed at Ancient Roman Fort

Aug 3, 2016 by News Staff

Amateur archaeologist has found a beautifully crafted miniature bronze figure of the Roman goddess Ceres at Arbeia Roman Fort in South Shields, UK. Councilor...