Rare Roman Mosaic in Farmer's Field is UK's 'Most Important' Find in 100 Years
3 years, 1 month ago

Rare Roman Mosaic in Farmer's Field is UK's 'Most Important' Find in 100 Years

News 18  

A rare Roman mosaic, the first of its kind, and a villa complex have been discovered from a farmer’s field in the UK. According to a BBC report, Jim Irvine, son of landowner Brian Naylor, first stumbled upon the “unusual pottery” pattern amid the pandemic lockdown in 2020. According to the BBC, John Thomas, deputy director of the University of Leicester Archaeological Services and project manager on the excavations called it the “most exciting Roman mosaic discovery in the UK in the last century.” He also added that the discovery entails new perspectives on the people who lived 1500 years ago, their attitudes and links to literature. Although the site is not open to the public, Historic England said that there are tentative plans with Rutland County Council for an off-site display of the findings.

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