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    This bronze belt buckle was discovered by Rugby Archaeological Society during excavations at the Roman site of Tripontium. Dating to the 4th century AD, it is one of the finest examples of its kind found in the region. Its decoration features a central tree, flanked by peacocks pecking at its seeds or berries. The hook is decorated with two dolphins, topped by two horse heads....

This photograph is taken from Lilbourne Road. It not only shows most of the 820ft masts from Rugby Radio Station but also the early High Frequency directional (or beam) aerials between the last two big masts on the right. The Station became operational on 1 January 1926, with its GBR transmitter - then the most powerful radio transmitter in the world - sending news broadcasts and telegrams...

This small bronze head was found in 2000 during excavations at the Roman bath house at Tripontium by Rugby Archaeological Society. It is thought to represent Mercury, the Roman God of Trade, because of its similarities to a statue of Mercury found at Uley in Gloucestershire. The figure is hollow, suggesting it may have been used as a decorative fixing or finial. The control of religion was one...