Jack Linthicum wrote: on, 01/05/2008 21:53:
Pics at the cite, dig was kept secret to preclude theft. Again a
utility dig provided the impetus for the archaeological work. Finds
from 3500 BC to 650 AD at this site.

Stunning finds on archaeological dig

1:00pm Thursday 1st May 2008

A ROMAN cemetery containing items of national importance has been
uncovered in Herefordshire.

One of the biggest historical finds in the Marches has been made at
Stretton Grandison. A complete wooden coffin – only the third to be
found in the UK – was one of the items uncovered by Leominster-based
Border Archaeology (BA).

A kiln, various urns and a working brooch were also unearthed, along
with the remains of up to 19 bodies.

The results of the four-month dig – kept secret until now for fear of
theft – were revealed to a packed Ashperton Village Hall on Tuesday.

Neil Shurety, BA managing director, was thrilled at the discovery, but
believes the site is hiding more.

“We found a hell of a lot and it’s probably the largest find of its
kind in Herefordshire,” said Mr Shurety.

“We had indications it was a Roman site, but we had no idea it was
going to be this big. The major find was the coffin – this is only the
third complete Roman coffin ever found in the UK, and the others were
found in London in the Thames.” The dig coincided with major pipeline
work, being carried out by Welsh Water and Laing O’Rourke between Lyde
and Ledbury. The cemetery was discovered east of Watery Lane, one of
13 sites earmarked for investigation either side of the A417.

The coffin and the body – nicknamed Lucius – is being preserved,
following tests at Durham University.

According to archaeologists, Lucius was 46, 5ft 9ins tall, suffered
toothache and died around 1,800 years ago.

Most bodies were from the second to the fourth centuries AD, but some
dated to the Middle Ages.

One find, dating to 650AD, was much more grisly – a decapitated 15-
year-old girl who suffered multiple sharp blows.

Neolithic stakes, used for fishing, were also discovered, suggesting
much earlier occupation.

“To have found these stakes I think, personally, was one of the
highlights of our dig,” said Mr Shurety.

“These are made of alder and they date to 3,500 BC – it’s so humbling
to think that man has been working on this land for all this time.”
The coffin, Lucius, and recovered items will go on display in Hereford
next year, while the other bodies will be given a proper burial. A
book is also being planned, while BA intends to meet villagers to
discuss their finds.

http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/3121083.Stunning_finds_on_archaeolo...

I wonder wat a 'working brooch' is.

--
p.a.

On May 1, 3:58 pm, Peter Alaca <p.al...@purple.invalid> wrote:



Jack Linthicum wrote: on, 01/05/2008 21:53:
Pics at the cite, dig was kept secret to preclude theft. Again a
utility dig provided the impetus for the archaeological work. Finds
from 3500 BC to 650 AD at this site.

Stunning finds on archaeological dig

1:00pm Thursday 1st May 2008

A ROMAN cemetery containing items of national importance has been
uncovered in Herefordshire.

One of the biggest historical finds in the Marches has been made at
Stretton Grandison. A complete wooden coffin – only the third to be
found in the UK – was one of the items uncovered by Leominster-based
Border Archaeology (BA).

A kiln, various urns and a working brooch were also unearthed, along
with the remains of up to 19 bodies.

The results of the four-month dig – kept secret until now for fear of
theft – were revealed to a packed Ashperton Village Hall on Tuesday.

Neil Shurety, BA managing director, was thrilled at the discovery, but
believes the site is hiding more.

“We found a hell of a lot and it’s probably the largest find of its
kind in Herefordshire,” said Mr Shurety.

“We had indications it was a Roman site, but we had no idea it was
going to be this big. The major find was the coffin – this is only the
third complete Roman coffin ever found in the UK, and the others were
found in London in the Thames.” The dig coincided with major pipeline
work, being carried out by Welsh Water and Laing O’Rourke between Lyde
and Ledbury. The cemetery was discovered east of Watery Lane, one of
13 sites earmarked for investigation either side of the A417.

The coffin and the body – nicknamed Lucius – is being preserved,
following tests at Durham University.

According to archaeologists, Lucius was 46, 5ft 9ins tall, suffered
toothache and died around 1,800 years ago.

Most bodies were from the second to the fourth centuries AD, but some
dated to the Middle Ages.

One find, dating to 650AD, was much more grisly – a decapitated 15-
year-old girl who suffered multiple sharp blows.

Neolithic stakes, used for fishing, were also discovered, suggesting
much earlier occupation.

“To have found these stakes I think, personally, was one of the
highlights of our dig,” said Mr Shurety.

“These are made of alder and they date to 3,500 BC – it’s so humbling
to think that man has been working on this land for all this time.”
The coffin, Lucius, and recovered items will go on display in Hereford
next year, while the other bodies will be given a proper burial. A
book is also being planned, while BA intends to meet villagers to
discuss their finds.

http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/3121083.Stunning_finds_on_archaeolo....

I wonder wat a 'working brooch' is.

--
p.a.

One that works, ever try to pin one on someone?

Jack Linthicum wrote: on, 01/05/2008 22:28:
On May 1, 4:23 pm, Jack Linthicum <jacklinthi...@earthlink.net> wrote:
On May 1, 3:58 pm, Peter Alaca <p.al...@purple.invalid> wrote:

Jack Linthicum wrote: on, 01/05/2008 21:53:
Pics at the cite, dig was kept secret to preclude theft. Again a
utility dig provided the impetus for the archaeological work. Finds
from 3500 BC to 650 AD at this site.
Stunning finds on archaeological dig
1:00pm Thursday 1st May 2008
A ROMAN cemetery containing items of national importance has been
uncovered in Herefordshire.
One of the biggest historical finds in the Marches has been made at
Stretton Grandison. A complete wooden coffin – only the third to be
found in the UK – was one of the items uncovered by Leominster-based
Border Archaeology (BA).
A kiln, various urns and a working brooch were also unearthed, along
with the remains of up to 19 bodies.
The results of the four-month dig – kept secret until now for fear of
theft – were revealed to a packed Ashperton Village Hall on Tuesday..
Neil Shurety, BA managing director, was thrilled at the discovery, but
believes the site is hiding more.
“We found a hell of a lot and it’s probably the largest find of its
kind in Herefordshire,” said Mr Shurety.
“We had indications it was a Roman site, but we had no idea it was
going to be this big. The major find was the coffin – this is only the
third complete Roman coffin ever found in the UK, and the others were
found in London in the Thames.” The dig coincided with major pipeline
work, being carried out by Welsh Water and Laing O’Rourke between Lyde
and Ledbury. The cemetery was discovered east of Watery Lane, one of
13 sites earmarked for investigation either side of the A417.
The coffin and the body – nicknamed Lucius – is being preserved,
following tests at Durham University.
According to archaeologists, Lucius was 46, 5ft 9ins tall, suffered
toothache and died around 1,800 years ago.
Most bodies were from the second to the fourth centuries AD, but some
dated to the Middle Ages.
One find, dating to 650AD, was much more grisly – a decapitated 15-
year-old girl who suffered multiple sharp blows.
Neolithic stakes, used for fishing, were also discovered, suggesting
much earlier occupation.
“To have found these stakes I think, personally, was one of the
highlights of our dig,” said Mr Shurety.
“These are made of alder and they date to 3,500 BC – it’s so humbling
to think that man has been working on this land for all this time.”
The coffin, Lucius, and recovered items will go on display in Hereford
next year, while the other bodies will be given a proper burial. A
book is also being planned, while BA intends to meet villagers to
discuss their finds.
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/3121083.Stunning_finds_on_archaeolo....
I wonder wat a 'working brooch' is.
--
p.a.
One that works, ever try to pin one on someone?

such ashttp://www.celticimpressions.com/Product.asp?Id=928

http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/adsdata/cbaresrep/pdf/082/08205001.pdf

Ah, not a type of brooch
"The cruciform brooch attributable to Group II was
no longer a working brooch when buried, but had
been broken and was sewn onto the garment."

Strange to mention that in a newspaper article.

May have to do with the ceremonial breaking of artefacts in burials ?

Pics at the cite, dig was kept secret to preclude theft. Again a
utility dig provided the impetus for the archaeological work. Finds
from 3500 BC to 650 AD at this site.




Stunning finds on archaeological dig

1:00pm Thursday 1st May 2008

A ROMAN cemetery containing items of national importance has been
uncovered in Herefordshire.

One of the biggest historical finds in the Marches has been made at
Stretton Grandison. A complete wooden coffin – only the third to be
found in the UK – was one of the items uncovered by Leominster-based
Border Archaeology (BA).

A kiln, various urns and a working brooch were also unearthed, along
with the remains of up to 19 bodies.

The results of the four-month dig – kept secret until now for fear of
theft – were revealed to a packed Ashperton Village Hall on Tuesday.

Neil Shurety, BA managing director, was thrilled at the discovery, but
believes the site is hiding more.

“We found a hell of a lot and it’s probably the largest find of its
kind in Herefordshire,” said Mr Shurety.

“We had indications it was a Roman site, but we had no idea it was
going to be this big. The major find was the coffin – this is only the
third complete Roman coffin ever found in the UK, and the others were
found in London in the Thames.” The dig coincided with major pipeline
work, being carried out by Welsh Water and Laing O’Rourke between Lyde
and Ledbury. The cemetery was discovered east of Watery Lane, one of
13 sites earmarked for investigation either side of the A417.

The coffin and the body – nicknamed Lucius – is being preserved,
following tests at Durham University.

According to archaeologists, Lucius was 46, 5ft 9ins tall, suffered
toothache and died around 1,800 years ago.

Most bodies were from the second to the fourth centuries AD, but some
dated to the Middle Ages.

One find, dating to 650AD, was much more grisly – a decapitated 15-
year-old girl who suffered multiple sharp blows.

Neolithic stakes, used for fishing, were also discovered, suggesting
much earlier occupation.

“To have found these stakes I think, personally, was one of the
highlights of our dig,” said Mr Shurety.

“These are made of alder and they date to 3,500 BC – it’s so humbling
to think that man has been working on this land for all this time.”
The coffin, Lucius, and recovered items will go on display in Hereford
next year, while the other bodies will be given a proper burial. A
book is also being planned, while BA intends to meet villagers to
discuss their finds.



http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/3121083.Stunning_finds_on_archaeological_dig/

On May 1, 4:23 pm, Jack Linthicum <jacklinthi...@earthlink.net> wrote:
On May 1, 3:58 pm, Peter Alaca <p.al...@purple.invalid> wrote:



Jack Linthicum wrote: on, 01/05/2008 21:53:
Pics at the cite, dig was kept secret to preclude theft. Again a
utility dig provided the impetus for the archaeological work. Finds
from 3500 BC to 650 AD at this site.
Stunning finds on archaeological dig
1:00pm Thursday 1st May 2008
A ROMAN cemetery containing items of national importance has been
uncovered in Herefordshire.
One of the biggest historical finds in the Marches has been made at
Stretton Grandison. A complete wooden coffin – only the third to be
found in the UK – was one of the items uncovered by Leominster-based
Border Archaeology (BA).
A kiln, various urns and a working brooch were also unearthed, along
with the remains of up to 19 bodies.
The results of the four-month dig – kept secret until now for fear of
theft – were revealed to a packed Ashperton Village Hall on Tuesday.
Neil Shurety, BA managing director, was thrilled at the discovery, but
believes the site is hiding more.
“We found a hell of a lot and it’s probably the largest find of its
kind in Herefordshire,” said Mr Shurety.
“We had indications it was a Roman site, but we had no idea it was
going to be this big. The major find was the coffin – this is only the
third complete Roman coffin ever found in the UK, and the others were
found in London in the Thames.” The dig coincided with major pipeline
work, being carried out by Welsh Water and Laing O’Rourke between Lyde
and Ledbury. The cemetery was discovered east of Watery Lane, one of
13 sites earmarked for investigation either side of the A417.
The coffin and the body – nicknamed Lucius – is being preserved,
following tests at Durham University.
According to archaeologists, Lucius was 46, 5ft 9ins tall, suffered
toothache and died around 1,800 years ago.
Most bodies were from the second to the fourth centuries AD, but some
dated to the Middle Ages.
One find, dating to 650AD, was much more grisly – a decapitated 15-
year-old girl who suffered multiple sharp blows.
Neolithic stakes, used for fishing, were also discovered, suggesting
much earlier occupation.
“To have found these stakes I think, personally, was one of the
highlights of our dig,” said Mr Shurety.
“These are made of alder and they date to 3,500 BC – it’s so humbling
to think that man has been working on this land for all this time.”
The coffin, Lucius, and recovered items will go on display in Hereford
next year, while the other bodies will be given a proper burial. A
book is also being planned, while BA intends to meet villagers to
discuss their finds.
http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/3121083.Stunning_finds_on_archaeolo...
I wonder wat a 'working brooch' is.
--
p.a.
One that works, ever try to pin one on someone?

such as http://www.celticimpressions.com/Product.asp?Id=928

http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/adsdata/cbaresrep/pdf/082/08205001.pdf