Saturday, February 2, 2013

Roman settlement uncovered by builders in Flintshire


Work on the site near Flint has already uncovered a section of Roman road


A substantial Roman settlement has been uncovered during work on a major building development in Flintshire.
The find at the Croes Atti project near Flint has unearthed a section of Roman road, pottery and evidence of an industrial complex processing lead and silver mined at nearby Halkyn Mountain.
The discoveries were made as groundwork began on an 180-house scheme.
A three-week exploration of the site is now under way, funded by construction firm Anwyl and the heritage body Cadw.

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The site is throwing up all manner of interesting things”
Will WalkerEarthworks Archaeology
Andy Davies, Anwyl's technical director, said his workforce had discovered the proof that had eluded archaeologists.

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