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CONTENTS ISSUE 400 (Vol.XXXIV, No.4) July 2023 28 FEATURES 20 SURPRISES FROM THE ROMAN FRONTIER Excavating Hadrian’s Wall in urban Tyneside In 2021, Pre-Construct Archaeology uncovered a previously unknown Hadrian’s Wall turret in Newcastle upon Tyne – the first to be discovered in over 40 years. As the largest turret to be identified to date, what can it tell us about Roman construction and defences along the frontier? 28 SEEKING SECLUSION Medieval hermitages in Britain and Ireland While the conventional medieval monastic landscape is well studied, less attention has been given to the more esoteric hermitages. Here, we explore a new book that rectifies that dearth, taking us on a tour of the eremitic landscape of Britain and Ireland and showing that they were not always isolated or remote sites. 38 EXCAVATIONS AND ATTRACTIONS Half a century with the York Archaeological Trust Having marked it s 50th bir thday last year, the York Archaeological Trust has evolved with the times, seeking the balance between rigorous research and public engagement. We explore the histor y of this trailblazing charity and how it hopes to move for ward in the next 50 years. 46 DEEP IMPACT Can social value save archaeology f rom extinction? How can archaeology remain engaged with local communities while successfully adapting to the increased financial and political pressures of our current world? Lisa Westcott Wilkins looks to the future of archaeology through the lens of the DigVentures initiative. 20 464646 4 JULY 2023
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CONTENTS 13 1313 UPFRONT 3 EDITOR’S LETTER 6 LETTERS Your comments, complaints, and compliments 8 NEWS Re-excavating Boles Barrow; Centuries of settlement uncovered in Oxfordshire; Tracing ‘pauper apprentices’ in North Yorkshire; Gaming piece discovered in Bedfordshire; Two hoards from Monmouthshire declared treasure; Science Notes; The genetic links of the Picts revealed; Finds Tray 14 CONTEXT Frontier fortlet found: Carleith, West Dunbartonshire 16 COMMENT Joe latman reflects on both the past and future of archaeology through the CA archive 59 64 66 8 CULTURE 54 REVIEWS Archaeology, Economy, and Society: England Scandinavian a 58 MUSEUM NEWS The latest on acquisitions, exhibitions, and key decisions 59 EXHIBITION R at the World Museum, Liverpool 60 CALENDAR Our selection of exhibitions and events, as well as historical, archaeological, and cultural resources from around the world that are still available online 62 SHERDS Chris Catling’s irreverent take on heritage issues 64 LAST WORD Andrew Selkirk, our founder and Editor-in-chief, marks CA’s 400th issue 66 ODD SOCS The Association for Roman Archaeology ON THE COVER Overlooking DigVentures' excavation at Caerfai Camp in Pembrokeshire. 4 0 0 J u l y THE UK’S BEST-SELLING ARCHAEOLOGY MAGAZINE T u r r e t 3 a , H a d r i a n ’ s W a l l M e d i e v a l h e r m i t s Y o r k A r c h a e o l o g i c a l Tr u s t a t 5 0 D i g V e n t u r e s A rchaeology for all A rchaeology for all Exploring the past, present, and future Exploring the past, xploring the past, present,present, and future and future Exploring the past, present, and future Celebrating Celebrating 400issuesof 400issuesof CA CA Issue 400 ❙ July 2023 ❙ £5.95 CREDIT: © DigVentures PLUS A new turret on Hadrian’s Wall Tr a c i n g medieval hermits in Britain and Ireland ❙ ❙ Half a century of the York Archaeological Tr u s t .95 £5 ❙ 400 Issue ISSUE 400 5

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CONTENTS

ISSUE 400

(Vol.XXXIV, No.4) July 2023

28

FEATURES

20 SURPRISES FROM

THE ROMAN FRONTIER Excavating Hadrian’s Wall in urban Tyneside In 2021, Pre-Construct Archaeology uncovered a previously unknown Hadrian’s Wall turret in Newcastle upon Tyne – the first to be discovered in over 40 years. As the largest turret to be identified to date, what can it tell us about Roman construction and defences along the frontier?

28 SEEKING SECLUSION

Medieval hermitages in Britain and Ireland While the conventional medieval monastic landscape is well studied, less attention has been given to the more esoteric hermitages. Here, we explore a new book that rectifies that dearth, taking us on a tour of the eremitic landscape of Britain and Ireland and showing that they were not always isolated or remote sites.

38 EXCAVATIONS AND ATTRACTIONS

Half a century with the York Archaeological Trust Having marked it s 50th bir thday last year, the York Archaeological Trust has evolved with the times, seeking the balance between rigorous research and public engagement. We explore the histor y of this trailblazing charity and how it hopes to move for ward in the next 50 years.

46 DEEP IMPACT

Can social value save archaeology f rom extinction? How can archaeology remain engaged with local communities while successfully adapting to the increased financial and political pressures of our current world? Lisa Westcott Wilkins looks to the future of archaeology through the lens of the DigVentures initiative.

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464646

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