Ben Ford, senior project manager at Oxford Archaeology, said: "The discovery of a roasting hearth and oven base tells us where Oriel's medieval kitchens were located. "This is an archaeologically ...

As we snuggle down in our 21st century homes with their central heating and double glazing, let us spare a thought for those ...

The ewer has been in the Smith family's possession for something like a century and has occupied pride-of-place on the hearth. Unfortunately the use of metal polish has probably obscured much ...

Ben Ford, senior project manager at Oxford Archaeology, said: "The discovery of a roasting hearth and oven base tells us where Oriel's medieval kitchens were located. "This is an archaeologically rich ...