Ancient burial site unearthed during A46 bypass scheme digs

Ancient burial site unearthed during A46 bypass scheme digs

Ancient human remains have been unearthed during archaeological digs for the A46 bypass scheme — with hopes to be displayed in Newark in the future.

Ancient burials, Roman well, and Anglo-Saxon house uncovered during A46 Newark bypass excavations | Archaeology News Online Magazine

Archaeologists working ahead of the planned A46 Newark Bypass have uncovered traces of human activity stretching back thousands of years. The excavations took place near Newark in Nottinghamshire as part of early work before construction begins on the road improvement project. National Highways plans to widen parts of the A46, build a flyover, and add […]

Ancient burial site and remains of Anglo-Saxon houses unearthed during archaeological digs near A46 Newark Bypass scheme

The remains of seven ancient people, a Roman well, and two probable Anglo-Saxon houses are some of the amazing finds that have been discovered by archaeologists during early pre-construction investigations around National Highways’ A46 Newark Bypass scheme. The scheme, which was confirmed in the Government’s third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) in March, aims to improve […]