Roman port dug up behind woman's home
Summary
Archaeologists discovered the remains of about 12 Roman buildings on land behind a woman’s home in Brough, East Yorkshire. The site is thought to be the location of a Roman trading port connected to the town of Petuaria, an important settlement during Roman times.Key Facts
- The land owner, Melanie Stanford, was surprised by the size of the Roman settlement found on her property.
- The buildings were likely used to store goods brought ashore from ships.
- The site lies near the Humber estuary and was well placed for trade with York and mainland Europe.
- The town of Brough is believed to be the ancient Roman town of Petuaria, capital of the local Parisi tribe.
- The dig is part of the Petuaria ReVisited Project, which started in 2018 to learn more about the Roman history of the area.
- Archaeologists have also found Roman pottery, animal bones, oyster shells, a forum, and a theatre nearby.
- Ground-penetrating radar helped locate the buildings before excavation began.
- University archaeology students and local volunteers have joined the dig to explore the site.
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