Ritual burial theory overturned in Maryport

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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...]








Book review; Deadlock and Deliverance

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Protecting Langholm Castle

The lands on the border of Scotland and England are probably more famous for being the northern most outpost of the Roman Empire, with Hadrian's Wall … [Read more...]








Lanercost Priory, Cumbria

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Lanercost priory ruins

Lanercost Priory in Cumbria, was originally founded by Henry II in the 12th Century as an Augustinian Monastery.  Canons were brought from Norfolk … [Read more...]








Hadrain’s Wall Illuminated

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Hadrian's wall illuminated by over 500 burning torches

Saturday 13th March saw the spectacular illumination of Hadrian's Wall, bringing to life Britain’s longest, and greatest, historic monument. 500 … [Read more...]








Death of a King – Burgh by Sands

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King Edward I - Statue. Burgh by Sands

Every year thousands of people pass through the small village of Burgh by Sands on their walk along the Hadrian's Wall National Trail but few people … [Read more...]








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