guy Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 (edited) A Roman villa has been discovered during excavations for wind farms near Dereham in Norfolk—the site dates to the 3-4th century AD and is part of a previously unknown Roman estate in rural Britain. The Roman Villa Located in Norfolk, an area already rich in Roman-period farmsteads and elite rural sites. The villa appears to have been a courtyard-style rural estate, likely belonging to a prosperous Romano-British landowner. Finds include: Building stone Roof tile fragments Domestic debris Traces of wall foundation A small carved stone head with a long neck or snout. Tabloids compared it to the Loch Ness Monster, hence "Nessie." Romano-British sites frequently yield zoomorphic carvings, often blending Roman and Celtic styles. Common motifs include: Serpents (symbol of healing or protection) Boars (warrior symbolism) Horses (linked to the god Epona) Site of find: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/roman-villa-norfolk-nessie-discovered-36977186 Previous posts about findings in area: Edited April 8 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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