Roman settlement and jewellery workshop discovered beneath Flintshire housing estate
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Roman settlement and jewellery workshop discovered beneath Flintshire housing estate

1 hour ago · Originally published 7 Nov 2026 8/10 Original headline: Roman village found under Flintshire housing estate in Mancot
Archaeologists have uncovered a significant Roman settlement, including a jewellery workshop, during surveys for a new housing development in Mancot. The discovery of numerous brooches, coins, and pottery provides new evidence about the region's history, challenging long-held theories about the relationship between Roman settlers and the local population.
Source: BBC News UK Flintshire
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