I've mentioned it a while back, but this year's spring digging jaunt will again be to England, but to a different site along Hadrian's Wall.
In other years I've been at Vindolanda, a Roman fort side run by the Trust of the same name. Well, the Vindolanda Trust has a second site called Magna. About 6 miles away, it had a preliminary dig last year and gets a full season/full teams excavation for 2024.
Anyway, just a couple of weeks now. Almost within the long range - albeit inaccurate - weather forecasts that allow for final packing decisions. A few views of Magna 2024....
The site before excavations. It's mostly top layers on down this year. Lots of cobbles.
The first crew on the site, well, they never got sunburned...
Recently a sharp eyed volunteer spotted a tiny glass bead covered in gold foil. Somebody was sad to lose this 18 centuries ago.
I hope, nay, expect to be equally keen eyed. After many years of doing this my archaeological "scanners" never turn off. On my daily dog walks I'm always spotting coins and such, often at considerable distances.
ADDENDUM
And here's the Latest. A well! Who knows what's at the bottom of that.
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