A Roman settlement brimming with ancient artefacts and human remains has been unearthed on a building site in west London, it has been revealed.
Archaeologists excavating the listed site in Syon Park made the discovery of more than 11,000 Roman items just half a metre below the surface.
They were digging on the plot of land ahead of the construction of a new landmark hotel, which will open the outskirts of the historic Syon Park Estate in 2011.
Around 11,500 fragments of pottery, 100 coins and jewellery were uncovered by the experts from the Museum of London Archaeology, along with burial sites containing human remains and a Roman road.
I'm agonna see if i can find more stuff about this.
I found it interesting. I'll have to try to keep track of what they come up with, such as an explanation for the human remains, apparently buried in a ditch.
I just saw a lot of Roman artifacts in London and about. Really fascinating. I've always been partial to Roman roads, too. Weird what takes your fancy, eh?
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