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At the Sign of the Eagle
Episode 2 of 6
Archaeologist Julian Richards joins an excavation team as they uncover a rare find from a fourth-century Roman cemetery in Winchester: a lead coffin.
Archaeologist Julian Richards joins an excavation team as they uncover a rare find from a fourth-century Roman cemetery: a lead coffin, only the second ever to be found in Roman Winchester. Unexpected clues found inside the coffin bring to light the pagan beliefs of a wealthy Roman buried in a Christian cemetery.
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Tue 3 Feb 2026
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Julian Richards |
