This month’s cover story showcases a monumental mystery from the Roman frontier. Excavations at Carlisle Cricket Club are uncovering the remains of a sumptuous building dating to the early 3rd century. Could its construction be connected to Septimius Severus’ Caledonian campaigns?
From the footprint of a massive building to footprints left by Mesolithic hunter-gatherers, we then visit Goldcliff to learn about the ephemeral echoes of ancient journeys that are being documented in the Severn Estuary.
Our next feature takes us into the Bronze Age, teasing apart the contents of a unique hoard of objects discovered near Peebles in the Scottish Borders. What has conservation and comparison with other finds revealed so far?
We remain in Scotland for our penultimate article, tracing the eventful history of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, from its monastic origins to its role as a royal residence.
Finally, we dip into the waters of the River Trent, as an exhibition in Nottingham explores the make-up and the meaning of Bronze Age metalwork that has been found along its course.

P.S. I couldn’t resist asking Design to include this image so we could share it with you. It was sent with photos for the Carlisle feature, but we weren’t able to squeeze it in – however, I think it is a beautiful illustration of how the right find can suddenly bridge almost 2,000 years of history.

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