06-22-2010, 05:35 PM
[size=150:31v7mmq4]Roman fort found in Cornwall 'rewrites history'[/size]
Although in fact the 'undisclosed location near St Austell' certainly appears to be Restormel, and the fort there was identified back in 2007, with evidence to suggest occupancy from the first to fourth century (A SECOND ROMAN FORT IS CONFIRMED IN CORNWALL). So the 'rewriting of history' was done some time ago :?
Restormel is, however, right on top of a giant iron mine. The hill beneath the site is riddled with tunnels dating back to at least the middle ages.
"It will now be considered whether to excavate the area, or to leave it for a future excavation when techniques have advanced." - not sure what this annoyingly passive comment is supposed to mean. Is somebody now actually 'considering' it, or not?
- Nathan
Although in fact the 'undisclosed location near St Austell' certainly appears to be Restormel, and the fort there was identified back in 2007, with evidence to suggest occupancy from the first to fourth century (A SECOND ROMAN FORT IS CONFIRMED IN CORNWALL). So the 'rewriting of history' was done some time ago :?
Restormel is, however, right on top of a giant iron mine. The hill beneath the site is riddled with tunnels dating back to at least the middle ages.
"It will now be considered whether to excavate the area, or to leave it for a future excavation when techniques have advanced." - not sure what this annoyingly passive comment is supposed to mean. Is somebody now actually 'considering' it, or not?
- Nathan
Nathan Ross