50 Roman Finds from the Portable Antiquities Scheme

by Sally Worrell

50 Roman Finds of the Portable Antiquities Scheme highlights some of the most important and interesting Roman objects recorded by the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) or reported Treasure. It features a wide variety of objects, allowing for a balanced presentation of both well-preserved everyday objects and some of the most spectacular finds to have been recorded by the PAS. Iconic objects featured here include the Crosby Garrett helmet and the Ilam pan. Collectively, the 50 examples featured here exemplify the cosmopolitan culture of the Roman world and help shed further light on a fascinating period of British history.

96 pages, Paperback

Published February 15, 2020

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

The PAS scheme is where people, mainly metal detectorists log finds they’ve made. This is a selection of 50 Roman ones. I wasn’t expecting much from this book but it turned out to be really good and gave an unexpected insight into Roman life.