Tag: university of leicester
Forgotten tombs found on British military base
Archaeologists from the University of Leicester Archaeological Services have rediscovered forgotten tombs on a British military base in Cyprus.
Unique collection of metal artefacts from Iron Age settlement sheds new light on prehistoric feasting rituals
A unique collection of Iron Age metal artefacts which sheds new light on feasting rituals among prehistoric communities has been discovered by archaeologists from the University of Leicester during an excavation at Glenfield Park, Leicestershire.
University of Leicester archaeologists uncover bronze remains of Iron Age chariot
A team has unveiled a matching set of decorated bronze parts from a 2nd or 3rd century BC Celtic chariot at Burrough Hill Iron Age hillfort.
Space-age technologies aim to uncover Britain’s heritage
A team from the University of Leicester is to investigate the potential use of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technology to advance understanding of our heritage.