Construction uncovers history

摘要

A late Iron Age/early Roman settlement has been uncovered during archaeological digs along the A453 widening route. The finds were made as part of a five-week preconstruction survey by contractors Wessex Archaeology and include the footprint of a stone building, human remains, animal bones, pottery and a jet bracelet. The site began with a late Iron Age enclosure ditch and settlement, and continued in use into the Roman period and dates from the 1st century BC to the 3rd century AD. Other evidence that the site covered both eras was the discovery of human remains. One individual was buried in a crouched position and is likely to be Iron Age in date. An individual in a second grave had been buried in the extended position, which was usually a Roman ritual.