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Remains of a Roman villa were discovered by archaeologists on a route destined to have power cables laid.
A massive Roman villa over 120ft long was discovered near Dereham, Norfolk during power cable surveys.
KEY POINTS
- The villa included a bathhouse, covered porch, Roman road remains, and evidence of large-scale food processing.
- Excavation revealed unique artifacts, including a silver ring with graffiti and a bronze 'Norfolk Nessie' handle.
- The villa was built in phases between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD and had ancillary buildings.
- Other finds along the cable route included Neolithic pits, Bronze and Iron Age pottery, and medieval village remains.
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