Cloisters Archaeological Investigation 2023

Before building work begins on the new Cloister Gallery, archaeological investigations are being carried out. Cathedral Archaeologist, John Allan, reveals some of the fascinating finds uncovered by the recent investigations including a Roman town house and fortress and the graves of high status individuals.
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[@anneeyre5892]

How wonderfully satisfying and interesting. Great commentary

[@muffdudgeon1059]

Fascinating... thank you John.

[@carolinesaunders6656]

Fascinating, thank you.

[@davidsolman]

Wonderful ! I missed the site tour last month, but perhaps there will be another one ? 🌱

[@uhtredragnorson9930]

Please can we have further videos as the dig goes on. Very interesting

[@cazdonovan8141]

John mentions the walls are made of a white limestone. What limestone? I thought the main walls were of Salcombe Stone and Beer Stone - which is a chalk - which was used for the image screen. Could you let me know about the limestone.

[@oliversimon3731]

Very interesting indeed. Thank you. But please will you explain what a 'surge market' is. Google is not helpful!

[@davidsolman]

hi - perhaps try this spelling : ' s e r g e' ...