Experts Stumble on a Rare Roman-Era Bronze Brooch Hidden Under a Foundation Trench That Was Used for Household Protection ...

Researchers have found a Roman brooch in the foundation of an Iron Age house in Scotland, but what was it doing there?

Sifting through the dark brown soil of southwestern Scotland, archaeologists unearthed a “rare” and “visually striking” Roman artifact. The small item — possibly buried as an offering 1,800 years ago ...

The brooch was popular among Roman military figures - and was found buried deep in the foundations of an Iron Age settlement in south west Scotland.

The brooch was discovered following an excavation at a distillery in Ayrshire Experts are investigating the discovery of a mysterious Roman artefact uncovered in an Iron Age settlement under an ...

Archaeologists found the ruins of an Iron Age settlement with a “rare” ancient Roman brooch buried underneath, possibly as an offering. Photo from GUARD Archaeology Sifting through the dark ...