![]() ![]() Archaeological appraisal at the dig site in the north of the Cotswolds may follow to help put the swords into context, as it is not known why they ended up buried in the Cotswolds. It is Canterbury Parks annual EXTREME DAY, which brings a Zoo full of Animals to the park to race in-between live horse racing on Pepsi Family Day. Historic England is assisting the museum by arranging for the swords to go for further analysis under x-ray. Soon after the discovery, Kurt Adams, Finds Liaison Officer, deposited the finds with the Corinium Museum to ensure their preservation. The closest that springs to mind was a pair of similar swords found in Canterbury-with their owners, face down in a pit within the city walls, clearly a clandestine burial, almost certainly a double murder.” Prof James said: “In terms of parallels, I can’t think of finds of more than one sword being deposited in any similar circumstance from Roman Britain. It was not illegal for civilians to own such weapons and to carry them for travelling because Roman provinces were plagued with banditry. Their considerable length suggests that they are cavalry weapons- or, more accurately, weapons intended for use on horseback. ![]() Cllr Paul Hodgkinson, Cotswold District Council Cabinet Member for leisure, culture and health and Emma Stuart, Corinium Museum director seen here with the swords and holding fitments for the swords. Every one of our adventures have been crafted in house by our event experts, designed to. They were in use in the Roman world probably by the 160s, through the later second century and far into the third century AD.Ī pair of Roman swords cavalry have been unearthed in the Cotswolds by a metal detectorist. Rat Race Events offer unique challenges in remarkable destinations. The swords were appraised by Professor Simon James from the University of Leicester who says that these weapons are middle imperial Roman swords commonly referred to as a spatha. This is truly a remarkable archaeological find and I can’t wait for visitors to see them on display in the years to come.” “Well, they have just given us some amazing examples of weapons used almost 2,000 years ago when Cirencester was the second biggest town in Britain. READ MORE: Former House of Fraser building in Cotswolds town to get new lease of life People famously asked, ‘What have the Romans ever done for us?’. An expert in Roman archaeology said their discovery is unique.Ĭotswold District Councillor Paul Hodgkinson (LD Chedworth and Churn Valley), cabinet member for leisure, culture and health said: “This new discovery shows what an incredibly deep history the Cotswolds has. Two cavalry swords along with remnants of their wooden scabbards and fitments were discovered by Glenn Manning.Ī broken copper alloy bowl discovered with the weaponry was also discovered during the metal detectorist rally in the north of the Cotswolds. Chris Rosier was just fine after his bucking zebra finally got his way halfway through the race.A pair of Roman swords have been unearthed in the Cotswolds by a metal detectorist in what has been described as a “rare and important find”. Newcomer Carlos Esquilin gets his first win at Canterbury in the ostrich race. Hillary Camelton crossing the finish line in the camel race with Trevino Clark aboard Michelle Benson (L) and Justin Shepherd (R) looking like they had little control over their ostriches as they got a little close for comfort. Michelle Benson dominates the camel race. The top two finishers were on the dirt, with Towpath ($39.40) topping the 18 horse field. The race with the most attention – wildlife aside – was the Battle of the Surfaces where a field of grass horses competed directly with a field of dirt horses at slightly varied distances to make up for surface and configuration. The polar opposite race, the mile and 3/8 grass starter optional claimer was taken by Woodmans Luck ($11.20). World Famous Sam T ($15.60) won the 2 furlong Spurt in the Dirt while Quarter Horse Divas Candy Girl ($27.40) took the 110 yard Dash in a Flash Stakes. Race - ground at Northampton, between Major Ct, of the Oxford Blues, and. ![]() Trainer Chuck Turco won the “Duck Race”, for connections that have started but not yet won, though Turco did win earlier in the weekend after entries were drawn. day arrived the Excellent man of war, from Lifbon. Unlike many tracks that run the obligatory ostriches, zebras and camels, Canterbury takes the day a bit further and has some fun with the condition book as well. Extreme Day crowd gathers on the apron for racing.Ī crowd of 18,746 packed Canterbury Park for the annual Extreme Day. ![]()
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