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Julius Caesar's Britain invasion site found

Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:14 am
by PhilD
Archaeologists believe they may have uncovered the first evidence of Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain in 54BC.

The discovery of a defensive ditch and weapons have led them to identify Pegwell Bay in Thanet, Kent as where they believe the Romans landed.

The ditch, found in nearby Ebbsfleet, was part of a large fort, the University of Leicester team believes.

Its location was consistent with clues provided by Caesar's own account of the invasion, the team said...............

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42155888

Re: Julius Caesar's Britain invasion site found

Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:16 am
by Brianmo
Thanks Phil, a great news piece :g50: :g58:

Re: Julius Caesar's Britain invasion site found

Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:24 am
by Old Git John
Thank you Phil, another great report.

Re: Julius Caesar's Britain invasion site found

Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:07 am
by IronRon
cheers Phil. :g50:

Re: Julius Caesar's Britain invasion site found

Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 2:42 pm
by ageezer
the julias Caesar cafe and ice cream parlour next to appear