Archaeologists working on the restoration of Bath Assembly Rooms have made a rare discovery beneath the historic Georgian site, uncovering a network of Roman-era ditches filled with artifacts. Among the finds are pottery, coins, glassware, and a fragment of a military helmet, offering new insights into the daily life of Bath’s ancient Roman inhabitants. The excavation, which took place during the building’s renovation, reveals how the city’s layers of history—from Roman times to the Georgian era—are intertwined beneath its surface. The discovery underscores the unexpected archaeological treasures that can emerge even in well-known heritage sites.
Exclusive: Restoration work at Bath Assembly Rooms unearths Roman ditches containing pottery, coins and fragments of a military helmetThe restoration of a Georgian building in Bath once frequented by Jane Austen has unexpectedly provided a tantalising glimpse into the life of the city’s Roman suburbanites.A network of Roman ditches containing pottery, coins, glassware and a fragment of a military helmet has been found beneath Bath Assembly Rooms in the north of the city. Continue reading...
