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Sophie Watson

Workers Find One Of A Kind Ancient Roman Road In The United Kingdom

A ford thought to have been built by the Romans has been discovered in a Midlands town. (Wychavon District Council via SWNS)

Workmen in the United Kingdom have made an archeological discovery that could have important consequences for how we think about the history of Roman Britain.

 A suspected Roman road idating back 2,000 years was discovered in a field earlier this year. The road could be the only one of its kind in Britain and of “global importance.” Archeologists say the cobbled ford uncovered near Evesham, Worcs., could be the finest Roman example of its type in the country.

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