Princeps Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 It's not on the bbc or anything yet, so there is no link for you guys, I'll have to just quote the article (from my trusty 'metro' free paper). "A bronze and silver brooch decorated with a picture of Mars, the God of war, was shown off yesterday after being found at the Vindolanda Roman fort on Hadrian's wall...it belonged to a Roman soldier called Quintus Sollonius" Looks very nice. ABout the size of a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pertinax Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Birley (at Vindolanda ) says "most significant single item find". This will be in the Flavian dig area I assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Experts have discovered that the brooch belonged to soldier Quintus Sollonius who would have been stationed at the forefront of the Roman empire 2,000 years ago. there you go... Spectacular brooch find may 'unlock secrets of Hadrian's Wall' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princeps Posted May 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 There's a pic on this page. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/4990240.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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