In the NW corner
of the newly-developed area of Ingleby Barwick lies an expanse of open ground.
Beneath the same – and spread liberally under the surrounding houses – are the
remains of the most northerly villa of the Roman
Empire .
A few years ago,
planners gave the nod for expansive housing construction in the open fields to
the south and west of the original village. However, before the bulldozers
moved in some tentative archaeological investigations were carried out – and
they made the amazing discovery. Furthermore, they found a good deal more
historical stuff under the surface going back to prehistoric times.
What was eventually
termed a ‘Romano-British villa’ was unearthed near to what used to be Quarry
Farm. It all happened during 2003-04, and such structures as a heated room,
aisled building and field enclosures were laid bare for a short time – until
the construction workers returned.
The best bit – a
winged corridor structure – was, however, left buried, and a decision made to
build around it. The said remains lie under the eastern extremity of the
grassed area. The complex is thought to date from c.100-150AD, and may have
remained in use until as late as c.450AD.
Further info here.
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