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Site name: Swindon Big Dig Park
Location: North Swindon, Wiltshire
Period: Roman sanctuary
Brief synopsis of site:
The Roman sanctuary was discovered during building work in 1997. Archaeological investigation revealed a 10-acre complex of shrines, terraced gardens and pools built around springs emerging from a ridge. Pilgrims would have used the ceremonial baths and offered prayers for good health. Although only one per cent of the area has been excavated, it could be one of the greatest Roman religious sites in Britain, comparable with the best in Europe. The main part of the site is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the protection of English Heritage.
What happened over that weekend? (field-walking, excavation etc.)
A series of test pits were dug in the area around the scheduled monument to look at how big the complex was and what was happening around it.
Find out more
Read about the activity at Swindon on Friday 27 and Sunday 29 June.
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