Latest Finds

2nd Jun 2020

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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 …

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

Timber buildings

Potential remains of 3rd Century timber buildings, dated by coins discovered in situ. Read more …

27th Jul 2020

Brough House

During a 1949-50 excavation at Brough House on station rd a Floor, Romano-British pottery and coins were discovered . Read more …

 

 

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2025 Petuaria ReVisited community dig open for applications

As we get closer to the start of this years community archaeological dig on the 19th July, a week after the Roman festival on the 12th, applications are now been taken for people wishing to take part. Places will be strictly limited to 20 a day, so you may not get your first option. Read more …

 

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