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1,900-year-old Roman legionary fortress unearthed next to UK cathedral (www.livescience.com)

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Cross-posted from [email protected]

Archaeologists in England have discovered several Roman ruins buried next to a cathedral in Exeter.

The structures, which were built between A.D. 50 and 75, include a street and wooden buildings that were once part of a Roman legionary fortress, according to a statement.

The construction itself was likely part of a "long barrack building," John Allan, a cathedral archaeologist with the University of Exeter, said in the statement.

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[–] Rumbelows 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Link at all? Sounds fascinating.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

This was a cross-post, didn't realise it didn't provide the link. I'll try find the link for you.

Edit: Added the link to the post, will remember to double check in future.