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Bronze Age Discoveries in Leicestershire

Submitted by coldrum on Tuesday, 23 August 2005  Page Views: 6535

Neolithic and Bronze AgeCountry: England County: Leicestershire and Rutland Type: Ancient Village or Settlement

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A hidden Roman road has helped archaeologists uncover some of Leicestershire's oldest past inhabitants. The road is just one of several finds unearthed during work to lay a £12 million gas pipeline.

Other archaeological remains found nearby have included a 23ft-deep stone well and pots dating from Bronze Age settlements, about 2,500 years ago.

The remains, found between Thurcaston and Ashby Folville, were discovered by teams of archaeologists working for gas supplier Transco, which is laying 10 miles of pipe.

Exact details of where the finds have been made is being kept secret to deter treasure hunters.

In April, workers discovered a partially-preserved skeleton believed to be from the Roman era. The skeleton and three pots found at the bottom of the well are now undergoing tests to try to establish their age.

Archaeological adviser Linda Bonnor said: "Archaeologically, this tells us a lot about what was going on in Leicestershire.

"The county has been really heavily occupied all the way through from prehistory, because it is a nice fertile area.

"The finds were spread between the Charnwood and Ashby Folville areas and included outline evidence of prehistoric round-house structures.

"There was also evidence of Roman settlements and remains of what could be a Roman road in the Charnwood area.

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