Researchers have found a Roman brooch in the foundation of an Iron Age house in Scotland, but what was it doing there?
Sifting through the dark brown soil of southwestern Scotland, archaeologists unearthed a “rare” and “visually striking” Roman ...
Researchers believe the brooch came north with Roman soldiers, possibly as a ritual offering or battle trophy.
The brooch was popular among Roman military figures - and was found buried deep in the foundations of an Iron Age settlement in south west Scotland.
Archaeologists found the ruins of an Iron Age settlement with a “rare” ancient Roman brooch buried underneath, possibly as an offering. Photo from GUARD Archaeology Sifting through the dark ...