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Tag Archives: Roman
Dig the Romans
Our plans to go on a dig last month were foiled by storms and flooding, so we were especially glad to have another chance in October when we met near North Wraxall where Wessex Archaeology and a team of volunteers … Continue reading
Preparing for battle!
Cat came armed with lots of shields this month. Fresh from the armourer, and ready for a coat of paint! There were two styles to choose from, a rectangular Roman legionary’s shield and a circular Celtic one.
Marvellous Mosaics
This month at YAC it was mosaic madness! Members were set the challenge of creating a mosaic to act as a display for this year’s National Archaeology Day. They were split into four groups, each with its own brief. The … Continue reading
Iron Age activities and Roman replicas
This month’s YAC session looked at daily life in the Iron Age and the Roman invasion. Members were set the task of identifying a series of jobs that Iron Age people would have done. Then they had to work out … Continue reading
Iron Age activities and Roman replicas
This month’s YAC session looked at daily life in the Iron Age and the Roman invasion. Members were set the task of identifying a series of jobs that Iron Age people would have done. Then they had to work out … Continue reading