Coberley, Gloucestershire
First screened 3 February 2008
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Mysteries of the mosaic
When a Roman mosaic was uncovered on farmland near Coberley in 2003 the site became protected under the countryside stewardship scheme and investigated through a small excavation and a limited 'geophys' survey. Time Team went back to find out more about what lies beneath the surface.More about Coberley »
What they found
The most exciting part of the dig was undoubtedly the excavation of the mosaics. It was, according to Roman mosaics specialist Anthony Beeson, 'the finest [cantharus mosaic] I've ever seen'.
The most exciting part of the dig was undoubtedly the excavation of the mosaics. It was, according to Roman mosaics specialist Anthony Beeson, 'the finest [cantharus mosaic] I've ever seen'.
Roman mosaics
More than 2,000 Roman mosaics have been discovered in Britain. Most of them are decorated with geometric patterns or motifs; about 200 contain figures (animals or people, often mythical) in the design.
More than 2,000 Roman mosaics have been discovered in Britain. Most of them are decorated with geometric patterns or motifs; about 200 contain figures (animals or people, often mythical) in the design.
Time Trial
Watched the programme, browsed the web pages? Now try our quick quiz to see how you get on.
Watched the programme, browsed the web pages? Now try our quick quiz to see how you get on.
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