Roman town near Great Staughton

The remains of a Roman town near Great Staughton, Cambridgeshire, span 31 hectares and show extensive streets, buildings, and organized rectangular enclosures. The site includes roads, gravel surfaces, ditches, pits, and post holes, with evidence of industrial activity, such as pottery kilns and blacksmith forges. Artefacts like pottery, animal bones, glass, coins, and metal objects were uncovered, providing insight into the daily life and work of the Roman inhabitants. Additionally, a Roman villa was located on higher ground overlooking the town, and the presence of streams suggests water management for industrial purposes¹.

References

1. ↑The Guardian: Remains of Roman town discovered in Cambridgeshire given protected status