Archaeologists are using radar to try and discover what is hidden under the mound of Oxford castle.
Researchers hope to get a picture of what the original structure looked like during a month long project.
Subsidence work carried out last year uncovered evidence a ten-sided tower once stood on the site.
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Monday, 20 April 2009
Sunday, 19 April 2009
New search to find ancient tower at castle site
ARCHAEOLOGISTS are using hi-tech radar equipment to find the historic position of a wooden tower built for William the Conqueror.
In August last year, the historic mound at Oxford Castle reopened to the public following costly repair work.
A substantial part of the 900-year-old Norman structure slipped several metres towards New Road in February 2007, following heavy rain.
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In August last year, the historic mound at Oxford Castle reopened to the public following costly repair work.
A substantial part of the 900-year-old Norman structure slipped several metres towards New Road in February 2007, following heavy rain.
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Saturday, 18 April 2009
Harbour site excavated at castle
An archaeological dig at a medieval castle in East Sussex is expected to reveal evidence of the harbour and trading post on the site.
Experts from Archaeology South East are beginning a three-day dig at Bodiam, a moated castle near Robertsbridge.
The archaeologists are also expected to discover evidence of the leat, or stream, which fed the mill pond.
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Experts from Archaeology South East are beginning a three-day dig at Bodiam, a moated castle near Robertsbridge.
The archaeologists are also expected to discover evidence of the leat, or stream, which fed the mill pond.
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