Part of a chariot that raced in the Roman circus at Colchester
OK it is only a very small part of a chariot but it was a pretty important one – it stopped one of the wheels flying off! Pretty good eh? …
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Young would-be archaeologists – now’s your chance!
Tomorrow (20th July) on offer at the Roman Circus Centre is a chance for budding young archaeologists and their families to meet and see in action members of the Colchester branch …
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Last call to see remains of Roman houses at the Mercury Theatre dig
The last phase of excavations at the Mercury Theatre has just started. Red pavements and the remains of more painted walls are already turning up and looking good! The excavations …
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Sunday treat at the circus…
The Wivenhoe Poet at the Roman Circus Centre Listen to popular local singer/songwriter and author Martin Newell in a one-man show in aid of the Roman Circus Centre. This will …
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At last, we’re open again at the Roman circus centre!
We’ve got lots planned for the new season – a variety of events, interesting new exhibits, and enhanced circus tours. Watch out for details either here or on Facebook (The …
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Phew! Roman barracks in the ‘right’ place
Discoveries of great interest have a habit of turning up at the last minute on our archaeological excavations. Last week – our final week on the main site at the …
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Wow! More Roman remains to see at the Mercury Theatre dig – January 3rd to 5th.
The archaeological excavation at the Mercury Theatre continues to intrigue. More Roman floors, more rooms, more evidence of Roman ‘central heating’, and more interesting finds. If you want to see …
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The case of the re-appearing Roman houses
In 1906, museum curator Arthur Wright nipped out into the Castle Park to eat his lunch. This was not surprising since that summer was truly a scorcher. In fact September of …
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