Roman Settlement Discovered
2000 year old human remains have been found in Nottingham, where the Highways Agency is widening the A453. Archeologists say pottery and jewellery have also been found at the early Roman settlement.
- Phil Brewster
Human remains dating back thousands of years found
Archeologists examining human remains found by the A453 in Nottinghamshire believe they're from a late Iron age or early Roman settlement.
The bones, which date back around two thousand years, were found in shallow graves during work to turn the road into a dual carriageway.
As well as the human remains, several artefacts were also unearthed including pottery and bits of jewellery.
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