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When it Cumbria, do as the Romans do, er...

26 November 2008

How about this tale about a water company, a wastewater pipeline and a Roman settlement?
Archaeologists working for United Utilities have unearthed a rare Roman settlement near Penrith, Cumbria, where initial excavations have been made for a 7km-long wastewater pipeline.
The settlement that came to light dates back to the first century AD. It features the remains of two timber buildings, cobbled lanes, three stone buildings and bucket-loads of silver denari, copper alloy buckles, brooches, pottery gaming counters and drinking vessels.
"The settlement would have been used by the unofficial wives and children of soldiers from the nearby fort, along with traders and craftspeople," said Alison Plummer, one of the diggers from Oxford Archaeology.
She added: "The discovery offers some enticing clues as to how our ancient ancestors spent the cold Cumbrian evenings."
Strangely, no Gameboys and definitely no YouTube clips to enliven proceedings.

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