#Latest news with #FSAScotThe Herald Scotland24-04-2025GeneralThe Herald ScotlandPeople urged to join archaeological dig at Fort of the MaeataeDr Murray Cook FSAScot is now hoping people will get involved again at the site on Dumyat in the Ochal Hills. Anyone of any age, skill set or physical confidence are being asked to join the search – even if it is just to be nosy about what might be found. The Fort is believed to have been a political centre for a group of people known as the Maiata. They fought the Romans about 2,000 years ago and several finds were made during a previous dig. Read More Finds included pottery, a brooch and evidence of metal working with carbon dating carried out to discover the exact age. The searches will take place from Thursday 24 April 2025 - Sunday 27 April 2025.
The Herald Scotland24-04-2025GeneralThe Herald ScotlandPeople urged to join archaeological dig at Fort of the MaeataeDr Murray Cook FSAScot is now hoping people will get involved again at the site on Dumyat in the Ochal Hills. Anyone of any age, skill set or physical confidence are being asked to join the search – even if it is just to be nosy about what might be found. The Fort is believed to have been a political centre for a group of people known as the Maiata. They fought the Romans about 2,000 years ago and several finds were made during a previous dig. Read More Finds included pottery, a brooch and evidence of metal working with carbon dating carried out to discover the exact age. The searches will take place from Thursday 24 April 2025 - Sunday 27 April 2025.
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