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Wiltshire: A Roman Treasure Chest
The discovery of an ancient Roman slab in Wiltshire isn’t all that surprising. While it was transported there in modern history, this county is a virtual treasure chest of ancient Roman artifacts from when Rome conquered what is today England and managed the territory as their outpost, Britannia. The most famous finds made in Wiltshire are exhibited at the
Wiltshire Museum and include an island copper alloy Colchester derivative developed T-shaped brooch. Quite a mouthful, I know, but this unique lead inlaid treasure dates back to the Roman heydays of 75-200 AD.
An ornate decorated copper alloy Roman penannular bracelet dating to 43-99 AD and a hoard of 2,384 Roman copper-alloy coins were discovered in Pewsey, consisting of mostly 4th century (330 – 348 AD) nummi. And now, when this slab is sold in February it might join these treasures at the Wiltshire Museum, if their pockets are deep that is. For this stone is attracting serious attenti
After an incredibly tough and disappointing year, we are all looking forward to a more positive 2021. The pandemic has brought heartbreak, worry and frustration with all our lives having been affected and disrupted in one way or another. But if there’s one good thing coronavirus has done, it has shed light on how strong our community can be when we all come together. This year, there have been plenty of examples of strong community spirit and lots of feel-good stories have been printed based on kind-hearted individuals who put others above themselves. With that in mind, as this difficult 2020 draws to a close, the Salisbury Journal has been recognising those who, in the past few months, have gone out of their way to support their community and play their part.
After an incredibly tough and disappointing year, this Christmas we are all looking forward to a more positive 2021. The pandemic has brought heartbreak, worry and frustration with all our lives having been affected and disrupted in one way or another. But if there’s one good thing coronavirus has done, it has shed light on how strong our community can be when we all come together. This year, there have been plenty of examples of strong community spirit and lots of feel-good stories have been printed based on kind-hearted individuals who put others above themselves. With that in mind, the Salisbury Journal has been recognising those who, in the past few months, have gone out of their way to support their community and play their part.