Viggen Posted January 8, 2004 Report Share Posted January 8, 2004 LEOMINSTER'S biggest-ever archaeological excavation uncovered important clues about the town's long history. The extensive dig, covering half an acre of the Focus DIY development site at Mill Street, revealed that Leominster was a hive of industry from a very early period. A large volume of iron working slag found below ground could date from pre-Roman times. Blacksmiths may have toiled in forges at the site for centuries. Before the dig began underground scanning equipment revealed `hot spots'. more at This is Hereford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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