For this blog, I’m in Howick on the beautiful Northumberland coast! We’re looking into the world of Mesolithic Britain, exploring the lives of the early hunter-gatherers who called these islands home. And we can’t talk about Mesolithic Britain without mentioning a famous figure from this era – Cheddar Man! Who was Cheddar Man? Cheddar Man...Read More
For this blog I’m in Howick on the stunning Northumberland coast! Today, I’m taking you on a journey back to Mesolithic Britain. We’ll be walking through this area of outstanding natural beauty and exploring what life was like during the Mesolithic period – the time right after the Ice Age when the first hunter-gatherers returned...Read More
In this blog I’m on the Northumberland coast at Howick. I’m excited to introduce you to the Mesolithic period, a fascinating era of prehistory that marks the transition from the Old Stone Age and the gradual warming of the Earth after the last Ice Age. I’ll be giving you an overview of this important period,...Read More
In this blog we’re diving into the fascinating, yet little-known story of Maia, the second-largest Roman fort on Hadrian’s Wall. Located at the far western edge of the wall, Maia once stood as a critical defensive outpost for the Roman Empire. A strategic stronghold Maia was likely manned by a mixed unit of 800 infantrymen...Read More
In this blog, let’s investigate the fascinating layers of history at Burgh by Sands, a site with deep Roman roots and a rich past that has left its mark on British history. A Roman fort with a unique legacy Burgh by Sands was once the site of a Roman fort known as Aballava, which translates...Read More
In this blog, we’re exploring the fascinating world of Roman military gear. As we go through the equipment a Roman soldier would have worn around the time that Hadrian’s Wall was built, you’ll get a glimpse into the life of these formidable warriors who defended the Roman Empire. The Roman Legionary and Auxiliary Soldiers When...Read More
In this blog, I’m at Limestone Corner, a fascinating site on Hadrian’s Wall where the Romans encountered an unexpected challenge. Despite their renowned determination and adaptability, the Romans were ultimately defeated here – not by enemies or weather, but by the sheer geology of the location. Looking North From Limestone Corner, the land becomes more...Read More
Welcome to Milecastle 39, close to Steel Rigg and North East of Once Brewed. At this site, we’ll delve into the fascinating history of this Roman outpost, part of Hadrian’s Wall, and explore its unique features and the challenges faced by its garrison. The role of milecastles When Hadrian’s Wall was constructed, it was initially...Read More
Welcome back to my blog! This time, I’m at the Temple of Antenociticus here in Benwell, Newcastle, just off Hadrian’s Wall. I’m excited to take you on a journey back in time to explore this fascinating Roman temple and its significance in the ancient world. The Vicus and the Temple If we travelled back 1900...Read More