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Another bath comes clean.

A little bit more of the city’s ‘Imperial’ history is coming to light as archaeologists have begun re-excavating a hidden … More

archaeology, Archway Project, Bath, Roman, Roman Baths, tourism

Sneak peaking at Bath Abbey.

It’s natural to be nosey, and what better place to do that than at Bath Abbey where you are currently … More

archaeology, Bath, Bath Abbey, christian, church, Footprint Project, history, ledgers, memorial stones, Wessex Archaeology

Heritage Trust take over city archaeology role

  B&NES has decided to ‘out-source’  another previous ‘in-house’ service with the announcement that the South West Heritage Trust is … More

archaeology, Bath, dig, history, South West Heritage Trust

Rare Roman find at Abbey

Hot on the heels of unearthing part of a mediaeval tiled floor – while engaged on the Footprint Project at … More

archaeology, Bath, Bath Abbey, cathedral, church, Emery Brothers, Footprint Project, medieval, Norman, Roman, Wessex Archaeology

More secrets from under the floor.

I find myself getting familiar with the ‘Scott Layer’ – a 1 metre thick layer of rubble under the floor … More

archaeology, architecture, Bath, Bath Abbey, church, Footprint Project, HLF, rose, Sir George Gilbert Scott, tourism, Tudor, Victorian, Wessex Archaeology

Was this how Bath’s Norman Cathedral looked?

Could images discovered on medieval tiles, which have just been found under the floor of Bath Abbey, give a clue … More

archaeology, Bath Abbey, Bath Abbey Footprint Project, Cai Mason, cathedral, medieval, Norman, SSH Conservation, Strachey Conservation, Wessex Archaeology

Behind the scenes.

A chance to look behind the scenes at a multi-million pound project to secure the unique floor of Bath Abbey … More

archaeology, Bath, Bath Abbey, Coronation, Emery's, Footprint Project, heritage, history, HLF, King Edgar, Norman, Saxon, Stratchey Conservation, Wessex Archaeology

‘Flaming’ June at the Roman Baths.

It’s guaranteed to be ‘flaming’ June at Bath’s premier tourist attraction. That’s the month which sees the Roman Baths extend … More

archaeology, Bath, Roman, Roman Baths, tourism

Barry returns for new look at Roman Baths.

Down in the tunnels below York Street archaeologists have been finishing off their work ready for contractors to move in … More

archaeology, Archway Project, BACAS, Bath, cotswold archaeology, Professor Barry Cunliffe, Roman, Roman Baths

Uncovering more of Roman Bath

The Bath and Camerton Archaeological Society have been busy under York Street – helping prepare a part of the Roman Baths complex … More

archaeology, Archway Project, Bath, Bath and Camerton Archaeological Society, Roman, roman bath, tourism, York Street

Uncovering history while you watch!

Archaeologists have just begun the largest excavations seen at the Roman Baths for thirty years and residents and visitors are … More

archaeology, Bath, Bath and Camerton Archaeological Society, cotswold archaeology, heritage, Roman Baths

Going underground.

I joined around a dozen Bath traders from the York Street area last night on a fact-finding mission – above … More

archaeology, B&NES, Bath, Bath Abbey, Roman, Roman Baths, The Archway Project, The Footprint Project, tourism, UNESCO, World Heritage Centre, World Heritage status

Shining a light on history

The Roman Baths will host a special evening of archaeological discovery, ‘Bath’s Archaeology by Torchlight’, on Monday 17 July, 5-9pm. … More

archaeology, Bath, National Festival of Archaeology, Roman Baths

More tales from the river bank.

A packed public meeting at the BRSLI in Queen Square this week to hear Cai Mason of Wessex Archaeology talk … More

archaeology, Bath, Bath Quays, Cai Mason, River Avon, Wessex Archaeology

Riverbank gives up more secrets

Bath Newseum has made its final trip to the rescue archaeology underway beside the River Avon at Broad Quay in … More

archaeology, Bath, Bath & North East Somerset Council, bath house, Broad Quay, Cai Mason, flood alleviation, River Avon, riverbank, Wessex Archaeology

New ‘dig’ at Roman Baths.

Archaeologists have begun digging up two hidden Roman baths which have never been fully excavated and recorded underneath York Street … More

archaeology, archway centre, Bath, Bath & North East Somerset Council, Roman Baths

Clay pipes, casino and Saw Close dig.

I am pleased to hear that Cotswold Archaeology will be handling an archaeological dig in Bath’s Saw Close where work … More

archaeology, B&NES, Bath, Bath & North East Somerset, casino, cotswold archaeology, saw close

Keynsham mosaics display leave ‘something to be desired’.

A review now of the display of mosaics that have been incorporated into Keynsham’s new Civic Centre from Bristol-based Anthony Beeson … More

anthony beeson, archaeology, architecture, Bath, Bath & North East Somerset Council, burley hill trajectus, Charles Browne, Keynsham, keynsham abbey, keynsham one stop show, mosaics, Roman, romano british, silvanus

Decision day for Keynsham?

Bath and North East Somerset councillors meet this Wednesday – September 25th – to consider a planning application from Taylor … More

archaeology, Bath and North East Somerset, Cadbury, English Heritage, Keynsham, National Planning Policy Framework, Roman, Taylor Wimpey

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