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Maryport Roman dig ends

An archaeological dig in Maryport has now ended. Previous evidence found suggested the settlement had been occupied by Romans before the reign of Hadrian.

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Digging up a good old Roman story

Our region is steeped in history and an archeological dig in Maryport tells a fascinating story of how people lived in Roman times.

It's the excavation of the largest civilian settlement along the Hadrian's Wall frontier.

Volunteers and archaeologists are due to finish their work on the site at Maryport next week, and Lori Carnochan went along to see what they've found.

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