Uncovering Evidence of Roman Arrival at Maiden Castle by Sir Mortimer Wheeler

British archaeologist Sir Mortimer Wheeler excavated Maiden Castle between 1934 and 1937, uncovering evidence of the Roman arrival around AD 50. The site revealed insights into the Roman invasion in AD 43, showcasing advanced Roman equipment like the ballista. The discovery included carefully buried skeletons with grave goods such as meat, ale, pots, beads, rings, and brooches, shedding light on the history and culture of local tribes.

• Maiden Castle
• Roman Arrival
• Sir Mortimer Wheeler
• British Archaeologist
• Historical Excavation

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1. Evidence of what happened when the Romans arrived at Maiden Castle was uncovered by the British archaeologist Sir Mortimer Wheeler, who spent four summers excavating on the site between 1934 and 1937. He dated the finds to about AD 50.

2. http://www.stone- circles.org.uk/stone/images/maidencastle2.jpg

3. Source 3 A Roman writer once said The Britons are war-mad, courageous and love fighting. They fight battles even if they have nothing on their side but their own strength and courage.

4. Local tribes Maiden Castle

5. The Romans invaded in AD 43 They had very advanced equipment like the ballista which could fire bolts over long distances.

6. 2 of the 52 skeletons were carefully buried alongside grave goods including legs of meat, tankards of ale, pots, beads rings and brooches.