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Ritual burial theory overturned in Maryport

July 18, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The Altar fragment found in Maryport. Pic Hadrian's Wall Heritage

Archaeologists and Roman experts may have to re-write history due to finds in Cumbria during a recent excavation. The excavation, on land adjacent … [Read more...]

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A walk around Maryport

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April 14, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Maryport is situated on the west coast of Cumbria just north of Whitehaven. Its history dates back 2000 years to around 122AD with the arrival of … [Read more...]