Julius Caesar's Britain invasion site found
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:14 am
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
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