Dig site offers 'window' into Roman life
Summary
Archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology have been digging at a housing site in Stanton Cross, Wellingborough, uncovering many Roman and Iron Age artifacts. These finds show details of farming life and community activities near an ancient Roman town.Key Facts
- The dig covers nine hectares (22.2 acres) at Stanton Cross in Northamptonshire.
- The site is near Chester House Estate, a known ancient Roman town.
- Excavations happened from March to December 2024.
- Finds include decorated pottery, flagons shaped like women's heads, and items showing skilled craftsmanship.
- Archaeologists discovered farm buildings, horse paddocks, field systems, and storage areas.
- A Bronze Age sword mold, older than the Roman artifacts by about 1,500 years, was also found.
- The artifacts are being cleaned and studied and will be kept at the county archive store in the old Roman town.
- Plans are underway to create temporary public displays for the local community.
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