8th October 2011, 09:15 PM
Dinosaur Wrote:See the recent Oxford Unit Lankhills mongraph, similar sort of date range for 'foreigners' in southern England - if my pet isotope project ever gets off the ground it should (hopefully!) pad out the number of 'outsiders' in northern England in the 4th century. They're certainly out there (there are almost certainly loads lingering unidentified in museum stores too), the only hassle is getting the funding to find them
Surely the "foreigners" shouldn't be a surprise, or am I missing something here? You only have to look at the Roman Legionary and Auxilliary units to see where the "outsiders" come from...but I wouldn't be surprised if I've missed the point...xx(
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!