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Large Roman Settlement Remains Found Near Cambridge

27-12-2016 < Red Ice Creations 54 137 words
 
Large Roman Settlement Remains Found Near Cambridge "Absolutely fascinating" archaeological remains from a large Roman settlement have been uncovered on the site of a new housing development in Bottisham. The discovery was made during an excavation of the site off Tunbridge Lane before Bloor Homes began work on the 24-home De Havilland Orchard development. The three-month excavation, carried out by Pre-Construct Archaeology under the direction of CgMs Consulting, was commissioned by the developer due to the archaeological significance of previous finds made in the area. The team of archaeologists uncovered three high-status Roman buildings, which formed part of a rural villa complex dating from between around 200 to 400 AD. It is believed one of the buildings was a bath house as there is evidence of an underfloor heating system. A variety of…
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