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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Dalya Alberge

Romans ventured deeper into Wales than thought, road discovery shows

Mark Merrony, an archaeologist and Roman specialist said it was extraordinary that the road had been missed until now
Mark Merrony, an archaeologist and Roman specialist, said it was extraordinary that the road had been missed until now. Photograph: Mark Merrony

The awe-inspiring beauty of the Preseli Hills and the surrounding wild moorlands have long drawn visitors to north Pembrokeshire in Wales. Now an archaeologist has found evidence that even the Romans were drawn to the area, with the discovery of an ancient road showing they travelled farther west across Britain than previously thought.

Dr Mark Merrony, a Roman specialist, tutor at Oxford University and “a native of Pembrokeshire”, said the road had been completely missed. “This thing is just extraordinary. I’m astonished,” he said.

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