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BBC News
02-08-2025
- General
- BBC News
Cirencester's rare pieces of Roman military equipment go on display
Two rare Roman swords unearthed by a metal detectorist are set to go on display to the public. The artefacts, which were found in the north Cotswolds in 2023, are now on show at the Corinium Museum in being discovered by amateur metal detectorist Glenn Manning, the swords were X-rayed using funding from Historic England, which revealed they were created nearly two millennia ago. Emma Stuart, director of the Museum, said: "I'd like to thank all of our funders and conservators for ensuring the swords are preserved and displayed for our visitors and for future generations to enjoy." "The team are all excited to see the new display and welcome people into the museum to see these rare pieces of Roman military equipment that are now part of our archaeological collections," she added. The swords will be displayed in two specially-designed glass cases alongside a copper alloy bowl which was discovered during the same Hughes, chair of Friends of Corinium Museum, said he was "confident" the swords and the bowl would be a "major attraction" for visitors to the museum. Upon examination the swords were believed to be cavalry weapons or weapons intended to be used on horseback, and were likely to be in use by the 160s, through the later Second Century and far into the Third Century Paul Hodgkinson, who oversees health, culture and visitor experience at Cotswold District Council said: "These swords connect us directly to our Roman past and remind us of the rich history beneath our feet here in the Cotswolds. "The Corinium Museum continues to lead the way in bringing our heritage to life, and this display is a testament to the dedication of everyone involved."
BBC News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Lego display marks 200 years since Roman discovery
Mythical creatures and animals made of Lego are gracing a museum to celebrate the anniversary of a Roman mosaic's Corinium Museum, in Cirencester, launched its Brickus Orpheus Trail on 15 April, which is part of the Project Orpheus partnership event between the museum, the Barn Theatre, and New Brewery to mark the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the Orpheus mosaic at Barton Farm in Cirencester, the event will run until 2 creatures, animals, gods and goddesses made of Lego are dotted around the trail. According to the museum, the mosaic was discovered in either 1824 or to his musical talents, Orpheus was said to be able to charm everyone and everything, from gods and goddesses, to animals and mosaic shows animals flocking around him. Emma Stuart, director of the Corinium Museum, said the Orpheus Trail explored the myth of Orpheus and his journey to the underworld."This is an exciting opportunity for our visitors to connect with Orpheus in a very contemporary way," she Lego trail also features a figure of Orpheus' wife, Eurydice, who he tried to bring back from the dead with his music. The museum has also launched new workshops for schoolchildren based on Greek and Roman myths, as part of the Orpheus is funded by a grant from the National Lottery Fund, and a series of events will take place throughout the year at the Corinium Museum, the Barn Theatre and New Brewery Arts.
