Latest Discoveries
2nd Jun 2020
Main Site
Brough on Humber to give it its full title is thought to been the Roman settlement of Petuaria, mentioned by an ancient writer Ptolemy and was the tribal centre of the Parisi. The Parisi were the local tribe who lived in East Yorkshire in the Roman period. Read more …
14th Mar 2025
Antler
July 2023 in the back garden of an adjoining house a virtually complete red deer antler was discovered asking why would a much sought after comodity nohave been found and re purposed into utensils etc. Read more …
27th Jul 2020
Dig Site - Welton rd
On this site in 1980 a Roman building was found and excavated. It contained a pot, oven and coins of both Vespasian and Domitian. Read more …
27th Jul 2020
Dig Site - Grassdale Park
Remains of a substantial wall along with Samian pottery, Vespasian coins, floors, glass, pot and plaster. Read more …
27th Jul 2020
5 The Burrs
At this location sited withing the wall of the Garrison excavations uncovered a corner of a Roman building with Roman pottery andwall plaster. Roman coins were also found in the proximity. Read more …
Latest News
12th Jan 2026
2026 is Brantingham Parish's year
As we delve further in to 2026 with our maritime project 2026 will have a change of focus from the Burrs in Brough to a site in Brantingham. it will not be an open site for visitors but will still be available for community volunteers to take place as normal. Read more …
