Massive Roman grave revealed in Penrith A66 excavation

Massive Roman grave revealed in Penrith A66 excavation

Archaeologists have found evidence of 340 Roman graves but say the site could hold more.

Stunning Discovery: Giant Roman Grave Unearthed in UK Roadworks...

OVER 300 graves have been discovered at one of the UK’s largest Roman cemetries. Ahead of major road works, a 21-mile stretch in Penrith, has been under excavat... #science, #tech, #history, #trends, #archaeology, #flyingeze

Massive Roman grave revealed in A66 excavation

Further evidence of ancient funerary practices has emerged at one of the largest Roman cemeteries ever excavated in the UK.Excavations began last year along the A66, ahead of plans to widen the road between Penrith and Scotch Corner. While archaeologists had been aware of a Roman grave on the site near Penrith since the 1960s, this is the first time such extensive digging has been possible.Dr Lauren McIntyre of Oxford Cotswold Archaeology said t…