Friday, May 20, 2011

Roman boat remains halt hospital revamp

SOUTH LONDON PRESS TODAY: "Ancient timbers that brought a hospital revamp grinding to a halt have been identified as the remains of a Roman boat. Romans first settled in London in AD43, establishing a thriving port in north Southwark where wine, meats and fish sauce from across the Roman Empire were traded."

Hoard of Roman coins unearthed at Colchester dig

BBC News: "A collection of Roman coins has been unearthed by archaeologists excavating a former barracks in Colchester."