Unearthing personal items from Roman times feels like having a “real connection to the person that owned these things”, an archaeologist has said.
New items from the dig at Carlisle Cricket Club in Cumbria are on display for the first time at Tullie museum, including a collection of glass beads “from the four corners of the Roman world” and a soldier’s diploma.
Archaeologist and site director Frank Giecco said it granted the soldier Roman citizenship for himself and his family after 25 years of service.
“This little bronze plaque was really important to the person who was issued with it,” he said, adding: “It just makes the hair stand on the back of your neck.”