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Calling All the Community

Calling All the Community

Over the next few weeks we are inviting the local community to take part in the Petuaria ReVisited Community and Well Being Archaeological Dig on the Burrs playing field in Brough. …read more



Posted on 2nd Apr 2021 05:55:12 by petuAdmin

 

 

Branded Mechandise

Branded Mechandise

As we fund raise for the project why not purchase one of our project related items we have a few different things for sale.   …read more



Posted on 1st Apr 2021 13:58:24 by petuAdmin

 

 

Meet Davus Petuariaus

Meet Davus Petuariaus

Davus Petuarius evolved from and idea that was conveyed to local freelance artist/designer David Aldred.  …read more



Posted on 1st Apr 2021 11:47:39 by petuAdmin

 

 

Crowdfunding Goes Live

Crowdfunding Goes Live

As time gets close to the the start of the Roman Festival and the possibility of a further dig to get to the truth betneath the Burrs we need to build on the hidden successes of last year.  We will be doing this by actively participating by promoting the 5 stages of well being:- …read more



Posted on 7th Feb 2021 10:55:13 by petuAdmin

 

 

CBA/Marsh Awards Results

CBA/Marsh Awards Results

Today at the annual general meeting of the Council for British Archaeology the Marsh Christian Trust awards results were announced. …read more



Posted on 4th Feb 2021 16:36:37 by petuAdmin

 

 

Golf Course Survey

Golf Course Survey

Over the last year with the help of Brantingham Parish Council, the Roman Roads Research Association and James Lyall we have been surveying the golf course to see what secrets it holds.  As the biggest Piece of un-built on land it had to reveal some interesting features.  It did not dissapoint and now the interpretation of the results is in full swing. …read more



Posted on 23rd Jan 2021 18:55:54 by petuAdmin

 

 

2020 Exploratory Dig Interim Report

2020  Exploratory Dig Interim Report

** Delivered to you for a £4.00 donation **

We have just finished producing some hard copies of the interim report from last years dig. …read more



Posted on 22nd Jan 2021 10:38:49 by petuAdmin

 

 

Royal Archaeological Institute Lecture video

Royal Archaeological Institute Lecture video

During January 2021 Dr Peter Halkon was invited to give a lecture on the project and the History of Brough on Humber.  …read more



Posted on 22nd Jan 2021 10:22:07 by petuAdmin

 

 

Community Involvement geo phys

Community Involvement geo phys

Another new video has now been added to our YouTube Channel.  Keep up with us for more as we produce them …read more



Posted on 4th Jan 2021 18:58:02 by petuAdmin

 

 

Petuaria ReVisited Dig 2020 Interim Report.

Petuaria ReVisited Dig 2020 Interim Report.

As part of the Terms and Conditions of the dig earier this year we were required to submit a report to Historic England.  Below is the link to that report Dr Hakon submitted to Historic England on the 8th of December. if you would like to know more click Here …read more



Posted on 22nd Dec 2020 15:53:17 by petuAdmin

 

 

University of Hull Knowledge Exchange

University of Hull Knowledge Exchange

Last month the Petuaria Revisted Project was asked to take part in the University of Hulls Knowledge Exchange Webinar on community Engagement in Archaeology. …read more



Posted on 19th Dec 2020 17:55:04 by petuAdmin

 

 

New Videos Added

New Videos Added

Why not have a quick peep at our YouTube Channel and catchup with what happened this summer during/before and after the dig. …read more



Posted on 18th Nov 2020 19:22:51 by petuAdmin

 

 

Julia Domna Silver Denarius Found

Julia Domna Silver Denarius Found

ust before this years dig came to a conclusion earlier this year, one of the last finds that came out of the ground was this silver Julia Domna denarius dated circa 193 - 196.  With this dating it seems apparant we still had a few years left to dig through. …read more



Posted on 15th Nov 2020 08:43:24 by petuAdmin

 

 

Roman Road out of Petuaria Found

Roman Road out of Petuaria Found

After years of wondering, and of recent years searching, the collaberation between the Petuaria Revisited Project and The Roman Roads Research Association believe they have found its route outside the roman civitas.  The internal road route is still a mystery but soon we hope to solve it. …read more



Posted on 8th Nov 2020 15:35:56 by petuAdmin

 

 

EcB PFA now on Amazon Smile charity list

EcB PFA now on Amazon Smile charity list

EcB PFA’s Petuaria revisited can now benefit from Amazon every time you shop using AMAZON Smile. …read more



Posted on 20th Oct 2020 17:15:50 by petuAdmin

 

 

Community Involvement -Phase 1

Community Involvement -Phase 1

Over the past three weekends the ReVisited project has been encouraging the community to get involved and try a new skill/interest, and learn how to use grophysical survey equipment for the good of local history. …read more



Posted on 18th Oct 2020 07:45:22 by petuAdmin

 

 

Petuaria Press news item

Petuaria Press news item

Read about the dig from a different perspective as Elloughton cum Brough Town council wax lyrical about our project in their community magazine Pertuaria Press …read more



Posted on 9th Oct 2020 14:53:00 by petuAdmin

 

 

Excavation end round up

Excavation end round up

For the outcome of this years archaeological dig see the below video for Dr Halkons thoughts

  …read more



Posted on 4th Oct 2020 16:08:54 by petuAdmin

 

 

ReVisited now on YouTube

ReVisited now on YouTube

Today saw the official Launch of the new Petuaria ReVisited YouTube Channel.  For its Premier viewers can follow the project from the original ground penatrating radar searching techniques employed by David Staveley and Dr Peter Halkon’s abridged version of the history of Petuaria. …read more



Posted on 4th Oct 2020 15:50:46 by petuAdmin

 

 

Geo Phys Training starts

Geo Phys Training starts

he first 2 of 6 groups of volunteers will be learning geophysical suvey techniques within Elloughton and Brantingham area, whilst at the same time trying to find the route of the Roman Rd out of Petuaria on previously un searched land on Saturday 26th of September. …read more



Posted on 21st Sep 2020 11:46:26 by surrect.media

 

 

1st Dig In Over 100 Years

1st Dig In Over 100 Years

.... Has been an unprecidented success.  The dig finally shut down on 6th of Sept 2020 after sixteen days of backbraking excavation revealed a new unexpected high status building.  The community project was helped to success with the help of Dr Halkon of The University of Hull and James Lyall of geophiz.biz project …read more



Posted on 11th Sep 2020 17:54:26 by petuAdmin

 

 

The dig has started

The dig has started

After four years of planning and aspirations on Thursday 20 August The turf on the Burrs was removed for the start of the archaeological dig in search for the theatre.  …read more



Posted on 23rd Aug 2020 06:20:18 by petuAdmin

 

 

Play takes a step closer

The first steps to bring a large-scale community play to The Burrs telling the story of the lost Roman Civitis of Petuaria have been taken. …read more



Posted on 11th Aug 2020 07:44:36 by petuAdmin

 

 

BBC TV New Item

After a successful Ground Penetrating Radar survey phenominal results were revealed.  

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Posted on 29th Jul 2020 18:14:26 by petuAdmin

 

 

Roman Festival York 2019

Below you can see a few clips put together to show the professionalism of re-enactors and the fun you can have taking part …read more



Posted on 19th Jul 2020 20:57:47 by petuAdmin