To try and get a clearer picture of what life was like in Roman Britain the Big Roman Dig has chosen 10 key sites which we hope will illustrate different aspects of Roman life.
From the spectacular Roman villa at Dinnington, to the intriguing forts at Llandeilo, each dig site will tell us something more about the variety of experiences to be had in Roman Britain.
Charterhouse
What was life like in a Roman fort? View site »
Dinnington
A massive Roman villa showing the comfort and expansiveness of Roman life. View site »
Frilford
An 'out of town' religious complex?
View site »
Heronbridge
An extensive settlement with some hypocausts and at least one shrine or temple. View site »
Kenchester
Is there a port facility just down the river from the main town? View site »
Llandeilo (Dinefwr Park)
Two super-imposed forts and a possible bath house to be uncovered.
View site »
Maryport
Is this a supply depot along Hadrian's wall? And what of the two stone buildings discovered in the 19th century?
View site »
Medbourne
Life in a Roman town, with some Anglo-Saxon remains into the bargain! View site »
Turnershall
Some unusually rich burials were discovered near to the small villa and settlement. What can this tell us about Iron-Age/Romano-British living?
View site »
Whitehall
What was life like for the country dwellers? An excavation of a Roman villa. View site »
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