Viggen Posted July 21, 2003 Report Share Posted July 21, 2003 Archaeologists in Northamptonshire are unearthing the recipe secrets of the Romans. Excavations in the county have shown the dish of the day 2,000 years ago was freshly-grilled hare and stuffed dormice. The excavations are at Whitehall Villa, Nether Heyford, just yards from the Grand Union Canal, are revealing the secrets of Northamptonshire's Roman Heritage, including their unusual diet. Archaeologist Martin Weaver said a burned bowl found at the site contained the remnants of hare stew. "They also ate dormice - stuffed - and oysters. They loved their oysters," he said. The villa sits on land now owned and farmed by Nick Adams who is discovering he has more in common with his ancestors than he realised. "I had no real interest in archaeology or Roman things before this came along but, because it's on my land, I get a real kick more with images at the BBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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