Excavation

Friday, June 19, 2026 stonehenge archaeology solstice bulford prehistory astronomy rituals wessex excavation heritage

Stonehenge remains one of Britain’s most iconic prehistoric sites, attracting thousands of visitors worldwide each year. Every summer solstice on June 21st, crowds gather to witness the sunrise perfectly aligning with … Read More

Friday, June 19, 2026 stonehenge archaeology solstice bulford astronomy prehistory britain heritage excavation ritual

Stonehenge, one of Britain’s most iconic prehistoric monuments, draws thousands of visitors annually, especially during the summer solstice when the sunrise aligns perfectly behind the Heel Stone. However, a recent discovery … Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ironage archaeology somerset housing radstock settlement heritage excavation preservation planning

Plans to build 115 homes on the outskirts of Radstock, Somerset, have been put on hold following the remarkable discovery of a substantial Iron Age settlement in the small village of Haydon. Archaeologists have uncovered … Read More

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 ironage archaeology somerset housing heritage discovery radstock excavation preservation development

Plans to build 115 new homes on the outskirts of Radstock have been halted following the discovery of an extraordinary Iron Age settlement at the proposed site near the village of Haydon. Archaeologists uncovered a … Read More

Saturday, August 30, 2025 archaeology somerset langport roman bronzeage villa roundhouse excavation heritage history

During routine archaeological excavations at a development site on Somerton Road in Langport, Somerset, a Roman villa alongside a Bronze Age roundhouse has been uncovered, shedding new light on the area’s rich … Read More