Current Archaeology 425

In this issue:

– Revealing Roman Wroxeter: new insights from one of Britannia’s largest urban centres
– The archaeology of parish churches: the peculiarities of excavating in sacred spaces
– A midlands milestone: 30 years of excavations with ULAS
– Cutting-edge science at Fort Cumberland: the future of studying the past
– A life on the tiles: exploring the work of David Neal as artist and archaeologist

Plus: News, Reviews, Science Notes, Museum News, Sherds, Odd Socs, and more!

Cover Date: Aug-25, Volume 36 Issue 5Postage Information: UK - free, Rest of World - Add £2

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If you are interested in Roman mosaics, then this issue of CA will be something of a treat for you! Three of this month’s articles touch on different aspects of these fabulous floors, beginning with our cover feature, which highlights the latest discoveries from Wroxeter, once one of the largest urban centres in Britain. There, the first research excavations to take place on the site in over 30 years have uncovered illuminating new insights into the Roman settlement’s city centre – including part of a highstatus building boasting a beautiful mosaic with an aquatic theme. We also examine the life and work of an archaeologist who has made a major contribution to our understanding of mosaics: David Neal, who has been documenting new discoveries since 1960.

Completing this tessellated trilogy, images of elegant mosaics also appear in an article celebrating the 30th birthday of one of the UK’s major commercial units. University of Leicester Archaeological Services have been transforming our knowledge of the historic environment in the Midlands since 1995; we explore some of their key discoveries, from a certain ‘king in the car park’ to elaborately decorated Roman townhouses.

Complementing the above, we have a report showcasing some of the latest advances in archaeological science – from analysing Roman cremations to conserving Victorian dinosaur statues – as we mark the recent refurbishment and reopening of Historic England’s Fort Cumberland laboratories. We close with an exploration of Cotswold parish churches, highlighting some of the features (and challenges) specific to excavating within ecclesiastical environments.

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Weight 0.17 kg
Rest of World Delivery

£2

Volume

Volume 36

Published Year

2025

Cover Date

Aug-25

Volume Name

Volume 36 Issue 5

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