This month’s cover showcases the latest addition to a small group of metal ‘cups’ or ‘pans’ that are associated with Hadrian’s Wall but have been found scattered across the Roman Empire. Most depict a stylised image of the Wall, and some bear the names of forts along its line. What can the Berlanga Cup, recently discovered in Spain, add to our understanding of these artefacts, and of Roman perceptions of the northern frontier?<\/p>\n
Remaining in the Roman period, we next examine an enigmatic, elite burial practice that appears to have been particularly associated with York and its surroundings: pouring liquid gypsum over a cloth-wrapped body within a coffin, which set to form a hard, white covering. These coatings preserve rare evidence of funerary textiles and resins, as well as details of the deceased. We share some of the latest findings from ongoing research into these rites.<\/p>\n
Our third article highlights another illuminating artefact: a wax seal impression of the 11th-century king Edward the Confessor, which has been rediscovered more than 40 years after being declared lost. From such close detail, we then zoom out to take a much wider view, exploring the almost 250-year history of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, highlighting past and present projects, as well as ambitious plans for the future.<\/p>\n
Next, we visit a Neolithic crannog in Loch Bhorgastail on the Isle of Lewis, discussing how ongoing fieldwork including innovative photogrammetry techniques has revealed fascinating details of its construction.<\/p>\n
We end with a report on recent evaluations of previously excavated artefacts and recent surface finds from RAF East Fortune, near Edinburgh. What has been learned about the personnel stationed there during the Second World War?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\n– Lost seal of Edward the Confessor found
\n– Investigating Roman York\u2019s gypsum burials
\n– New perspectives on a Neolithic crannog on the Isle of Lewis
\n– Exploring wartime archaeology at RAF East Fortune
\n– Forging Scotland\u2019s story: the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland<\/p>\n