Latest Finds
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 …
27th Jul 2020
Dig Site - The Burrs
During a survey/watching brief down The Burrs a cobbled surface was uncovered, along with tegula and Greyware pottery from the nearby kilns at Holme-On-Spalding Moor Read more …
2nd Jun 2020
Main Site
Brough is thought to be Petuaria, mentioned by an ancient writer Ptolemy as the tribal centre of the Parisi, the people who lived in East Yorkshire in the Roman period. It now forms part of the villages/town of Elloughton cum Brough. Although the helmet in our logo, devised many years ago by the Parish Council is somewhat inaccurate in terms of Roman headgear, it reflects continued pride in our ancient heritage. Read more …
23rd Jun 2020
Find 22 July 2020
Tiny nails were also found at the foot of the graves, suggesting most of the people were buried wearing hobnail boots. Read more …
Latest News
4th Jun 2021
Kick Starter Appeal
As we get ever closer to this years special community and wellbeing “Archaeology for All” dig we would like a little help for one of our partners.
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