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All about Roman Scotland and beyond. Run by AndrewTibbs.bsky.social | formerly @RomanScotland and @AndrewTibbs | Hon Research Fellow at Aberdeen Uni

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Dr Andrew Tibbs @andrewtibbs.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Hadrian's Wall - one of the photos from my book A Short Guide to Hadrian's Wall www.amberley-books.com/author-commu...
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Dr Andrew Tibbs @andrewtibbs.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Castle Greg Roman fortlet in West Lothian. Likely positioned on a Roman road but the road hasn't been traced and there are no other known Roman fortifications in the area.
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Dr Andrew Tibbs @andrewtibbs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Recreation of the gate to the Roman fort at Manchester on the site of the original. A bit of a hidden secret in one of my favourite cities.
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Dr Andrew Tibbs @andrewtibbs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Haven't done many Roman posts recently so here's Hadrian's head, from Cologne, Germany.
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Lindsay Powell FRHistS @lindsaypowell.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
"Testudo fecite!" Men of The Ermine Street Guard form up in the 'tortoise' formation. Photo: The Ermine Street Guard. For #RomanFortThursday
"Testudo fecite!" Men of The Ermine Street Guard form up in the 'tortoise' formation.
Photo: The Ermine Street Guard.
For #RomanFortThursday
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Stef North-Sagrott @archaeostef.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
On #RomanFortThursday I was at Rough Castle on the Antonine Wall - talking about our management of the site, its significance and the recent(ish) fortlet discovery by colleagues in the HES Geophysics team 1. The northern entrance to the fort 2. Looking westwards along the frontier 3. The Lilia pits
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Dr Andrew Tibbs @andrewtibbs.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Have spent the evening writing about Roman loincloths so here's a picture of a leather Roman loincloth from Londinium!
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Tom Elliott @paregorios.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Does anybody know who is running roman-britain.co.uk these days? I'd love a contact because hcommons.social/@paregorios/... Boosts for reach/visibility appreciated.
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Tom Elliott (@paregorios@hcommons.social)
Does anybody know who is running roman-britain.co.uk these days? There's no attribution pages anymore I can find and old http URIs are being incorrectly redirected to URIs beginning with "localhost" p...
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Bob Marshall @bobmarshall.co.uk · 14/07/2026
Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm an Architectural Illustrator and 3D Artist from Edinburgh, Scotland. I work with historians and archaeologists to reconstruct our nation's built heritage assets using archaeological and measured survey data and by developing detailed 3D models. Website: bobmarshall.co.uk
A digital reconstruction of Dun da Lamh – an Iron Age Pictish Hillfort near Laggan, Badenoch, Scotland, by Bob Marshall. © Badenochstorylands.com / Cairngorms National Park Authority 2020A digital reconstruction of Baldow (Easter Raitts)–a post-medieval township near Kingussie, Badenoch, Scotland, as it may have looked in the mid-1700s, illustrated by Bob Marshall. © badenochstorylands.com / Cairngorms National Park Authority 2020A digital reconstruction of the chambered cairn monument at Easter Delfour near Alvie by Bob Marshall. © badenochstorylands.com / Cairngorms National Park Authority 2020A speculative digital reconstruction of Tor Alvie hillfort near Aviemore, Scottish Highlands, by Bob Marshall. © badenochstorylands.com / Cairngorms National Park Authority 2020
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Dr Andrew Tibbs @andrewtibbs.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Holiday all booked. Autumn Roman tour of southeast England planned. Trips to St Albans, Colchester, Fishbourne Palace and Bath Spa all planned. Can't wait.
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
This is a really interesting post about hidden voices in Ancient Rome
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
A fantastic opportunity to study northern Britain's only Roman town 👇
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David Connolly BAJR @bajr-badger.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Archaeological investigations within the gardens of three adjacent residential properties in Bearsden in 2017 by GUARD Archaeology revealed the stone foundations of a turf rampart. The archaeological work was funded by individual landowners in advance of development www.bajr.org/antonine-wal...
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Antonine Wall Fortlet discovered in back gardens of Bearsden - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources
Newly published research by GUARD Archaeology has revealed how a hitherto unknown Antonine Wall Roman fortlet was discovered beneath the back gardens of Bearsden Archaeological investigations within t...
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Duncan Mackay @theduncanmackay.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
1/ The site of Muir O’ Fauld Roman watchtower on the Gask Ridge, Tayside, Scotland. Part of a line of Flavian installations thought to date to Agricola’s occupation late 70s/80s, but some have argued earlier still. 🧵 #RomanFortThursday
Heritage sign board with reconstruction of watchtower and earthworks in background.
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
This will be worth getting a ticket for. Wonderful location, wonderful speaker, controversial topic 😜
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Ancient History 101 Podcast @ancienthistory101.org · 05/03/2026
We have yet to launch, but that doesn't mean you can't subscribe to our show! You can follow us on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2l71KC2... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id18... Deezer: www.deezer.com/show/1002731... Acast: shows.acast.com/ancient-hist...
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Ancient History 101
Learn Everything About Ancient Greece, Rome and Beyond...
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David Roberts @davidrobertsarch.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
34 month PDRA position on my Roman Britannia: Mobility and Society project, based with fab project co-lead Dr Sophy Charlton at @york-bioarch.bsky.social - come join our interdisciplinary Cardiff-York team and reshape narratives of the Roman period in Britannia. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQT035/p...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate (Ancient DNA) at University of York
Apply now for the Postdoctoral Research Associate (Ancient DNA) role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The Roman triumphal arch at Orange in France
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Replica of the gatehouse from the Roman fort at Manchester. Bit of a hidden site and worth exploring.
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
A lovely bit of Roman glass from Koblenz, Germany
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
The Porta Nigra in Trier, Germany. The best surviving example of a Roma gatehouse.
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The wonderful entrance mosaic at Canterbury Roman Museum
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
The Roman amphitheatre at Arles in southern France. Still in use today.
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Remains of the Roman amphitheatre at Chester
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
A late summer trip to the granary building within Housesteads Roman fort on Hadrian's Wall
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ᴊᴀʀɴᴏ ᴩᴇꜱᴄʜɪᴇʀ @peshir.nl · 15/02/2026
Along the Dutch Limes there are a couple as well, including this one near the Castellum in Vleuten: maps.app.goo.gl/cv3VXbqf1BSv...
Reconstruction of Roman Limes watchtower in Vleuten.
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Archaeodeath @archaeodeathprof.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Exciting news! I'm the incoming Executive Editor for 'World Archaeology' and here is my first CfP! Call for Papers for ‘World Archaeology’: Debates and Emerging Issues in Archaeology howardwilliamsblog.wordpress.com/2026/02/14/c... Direct link here: think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Research break from the new book. Archie discovers Roman good-luck charms weren’t subtle. Chesters fort, Hadrian’s Wall.
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
A recreated Roman watchtower from Burgsalach on the German frontier. Similar structures existed across the Gask Ridge in Perthshire
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
A close up detail from the Warren Cup in the British Museum. Dating to around first century, it depicts a Greek scene of gay sex with this room attendant watching on. The cup features in my new book.
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Remembering the time I met Roman Morph when I was in London!
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Been waiting a long time to see these in person. Can't wait to get to the NMS in November www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Ancient Roman altars to go on display in Edinburgh
Two Mithraic Roman altars are to be displayed as a part of an upcoming exhibition after being acquired for the nation.
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Dr Alan Montgomery @classicalalan.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
I am excited to announce that I will be giving an illustrated talk about my book The Road to Mons Graupius at the wonderful Innerpeffray Library @innerpeffray.bsky.social on Sunday 15 March. Join me if you can, tickets are available here: innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk/shop/shop/ti... #RomanSiteSaturday
The cover of the book The Road to Mons Graupius
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
The crossing point of Hadrian's Wall over the river North Tyne with the bathhouse of Chesters Roman fort in the background
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Switched on Digging for Britain and saw the brilliant Roman site near Sunderland appearing. May have gotten a bit muddy when I visited there a few years ago with Garry Bankhead
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Defences of the South Roman camp at Burnswark in south Scotland
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Modern offerings on a Roman stone. Great Chesters Roman fort on Hadrian's Wall
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Castle Greg Roman fortlet, one of the only known Roman sites in West Lothian, and one of the better preserved sites in Scotland
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Dr Claire Millington ✍🏻🏺 @clairemillington.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Book proofs. Excited to be getting Roman Life on Hadrian's Wall ready for publication. Pre-orders from www.amberley-books.com/discover-boo... and all the usual places!
A sheaf of papers, the proof copies of the book its title page on top lie on a desk with a propelling pencil lying across them.
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Possible, probable and a few "definitely not" Roman rods in Scotland
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
A 3D photogrammetry image of the Easter ditch of the Roman fortress at Inchtuthil in Perthshire, Scotland
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Jon Hawke @archaeohawke.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
www.thetimes.com/article/13e8...
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Scientists reveal dirty truth about ancient Rome’s public baths
Pompeii’s celebrated bathing pools were a cocktail of sweat, urine and human grime, a study reveals – until imperial engineering cleaned things up
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Archaeology Magazine @archaeologymag.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The Roman architect Vitruvius, who wrote “De Architectura” in the first century B.C., is among history’s most influential minds of engineering, yet no buildings designed by him had ever been identified—until now. archaeology.org/news/2026/01/21/remains-of-vitruvius-basilica-identified-in-italy/
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Carpow, the fortress base for the third century invasion by Septimius Severus
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Dr Toby Driver @drtobydriver.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
I'm delighted to be confirmed as the new Editor for Archaeology & Art for the international journal Studia Celtica. With a double-blind peer review policy the journal is an excellent place to consider publishing new archaeological research about the Celtic nations 😊 👉 www.uwp.co.uk/journal/stud...
Cover of Studia Celtica journal from 2025
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Site of the first century Roman camp at Abernethy in Perthshire
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Roman Scotland @romanscotland.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Roman sites in Scotland dating to the first century - the initial Roman invasion of Scotland
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Pete Savin @petesavin.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
A new video on the Roman Excavations at #Carlisle is now up on YouTube. If you saw the section on #diggingforbritain this adds to the information youtu.be/-K1idDEpPdI?...
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Uncovering Roman Carlisle Summer 2025
YouTube video by Roman History Walks
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Dr Claire Millington ✍🏻🏺 @clairemillington.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Lasagne - lovely metaphor for stratigraphy. Context really does matter in archaeology. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Roman Britain: Sifting through remains in the 'London lasagne'
Extraordinary finds are being discovered in the city, which are changing perceptions about our past.
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