Archaeologists discover Britain's oldest pistachio in a Roman well in Catterick
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Archaeologists discover Britain's oldest pistachio in a Roman well in Catterick

1 hour ago · Originally published 30 Sep 2026 7/10 Original headline: Britain's oldest pistachio found in a Roman well in Yorkshire
A charred pistachio nut dating back nearly 2,000 years has been recovered from a Roman well in Catterick, North Yorkshire. The find, alongside imported Spanish mackerel and olive oil containers, highlights the extensive trade networks that supplied the Roman military on the northern frontier.
Source: Yorkshire Post North Yorkshire
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