Archaeologists stunned after making more spectacular finds at Rutland Roman villa

Historic England has contributed £193,000 to fund this excavation work this year after the first mural was found, which features a stunning artistic interpretation of the Trojan War. 

Historic England’s Chief Executive, Duncan Wilson, said: “This is a fascinating site and has posed many questions about life in Roman Britain. The answers will become clearer as the evidence is examined over the next few years by a team of specialists, and their work will help us understand the story of this villa complex, and its significance for our understanding of Roman Britain.”

Experts will continue to conduct research on the artefacts recovered from the villa complex wi in the coming years, although there currently are no plans for further excavations. The complex’s exact location in Rutland is for the moment being kept secret and it has now been covered back up in order to keep it preserved.

Ian Barnes, Historic England Senior Archaeologist and Project Manager of HE excavation, said: “This year’s excavations by Historic England and ULAS have further revealed what a remarkable place this was during Roman times. A place built for comfort, and clearly to impress – but who?

“I’m looking forward to the analysis of our findings, which will tell us so much more about the people who lived here, and their connections. Just as exciting was the chance to work with over a hundred people over the summer, in partnership with ULAS, and including University of Leicester students, volunteers from the local community and Historic England staff learning new skills: hopefully the experience has not only brought them into close contact with the Romans but also taught them much about archaeology, and something about themselves.”

Article source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1703267/archaeologists-rutland-roman-villa-historic-england