guy Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) Roman dice were found at the site Here are some of the latest finds as the H2S high-speed freeway work continues. This excavation has revealed several settlements along the Roman Akeman Street that connects Verulamium (modern St Albans) and Corinium Dobunnorum (modern Cirencester). Quote “Several lead weights and more than 1,200 coins were discovered, suggesting the site was used for trade and as a staging post for travellers and soldiers passing along the road to the garrison at Alchester.” “The largest Roman cemetery yet to be excavated in Buckinghamshire with 425 burials [was also discovered]. About 10% of those buried in the late Roman cemetery were decapitated, which could be a "normal, albeit marginal, burial rite" - or an indication those decapitated were criminals or outcasts.“ A stone-built corn dryer or malting oven provided evidence of brewing and was located near early Iron Age enclosures This discovery and others (see thread below) are improving our knowledge and understanding of the extensive and under-appreciated Roman presence in Buckinghamshire. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-60254154 Edited February 11 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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