Judging by its type, our brooch was probably imported from the Continent, not made in Britain, and would've provided function with flair – used both for fastening garments and as a decorative item for the keen to impress, conveying its owner's social status and personal identity. #Roman #Archaeology

Also still coming to terms with the fact that Nathan (one of our Experienced field Archs) can draw reconstructions like that! 🤩

(3/3) And today, maybe remember the real-life #DadsArmy for their courage, ingenuity, and determination in a time of war 🕊 You can read more about them, and the site, here: oxfordcotswoldarchaeology.org.uk/news/remnant...

#VEDay80thAnniversary #VEDay #Archaeology #History #OCAarchTeam #LestWeForget

(2/3) 🏏But what's their connection to cricket? Why were they dressed as Germans? And why did they need a miniature railway?! 🚂

Unexploded ordnance specialist, Rich, explains all in this video on the munitions he's safely removing from our @sizewellc.bsky.social Goose Hill site: youtu.be/yeSLshKE4z4

...The site also revealed pottery placed with deliberate care, and burials, including one of a woman aged 40–44 (dating AD 226–336), with hobnails hinting at the footwear she may have worn in life. You can read more, here: cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk/roman-limeki... #Archaeology #CASiteTeam (2/2)