08-16-2011, 10:42 PM
Ahem...slightly off topic, but Hod Hill is NOT in the middle of no where. 
hock:
I don't beleive the Romans ever put anything "in the middle of no where"...except, perhaps for Bremia in Wales!! :wink:
Why would you not take over such a good strategic/defensive position with such a view over the area and, having hunted over this, it is ideal cavalry country and not too difficult for infantry either (if a bit boggy in winter).
...and whole theories about Legions have been based on a few bits of "lorica seg"...
Apologies, off soap box...
hock: I don't beleive the Romans ever put anything "in the middle of no where"...except, perhaps for Bremia in Wales!! :wink:
Why would you not take over such a good strategic/defensive position with such a view over the area and, having hunted over this, it is ideal cavalry country and not too difficult for infantry either (if a bit boggy in winter).
...and whole theories about Legions have been based on a few bits of "lorica seg"...
Apologies, off soap box...
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
