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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Archaeologists perplexed to find ‘very large’ Roman leather shoes at ancient fort

Archaeologists have unearthed dozens of Roman-era footwear at an ancient fort site in northern England, including several giant leather shoes measuring nearly 12 inches, raising questions about their wearers.

The find at the Magna Roman Fort near Carvoran in Northumberland reveal fresh insights about the lifestyle of people who lived in the region nearly 2,000 years ago.

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