Scarborough Roman villa: incredible aerial shots show stately home uncovered in ‘world first’
The large complex of buildings was discovered in Eastfield - here’s what archaeologists have uncovered
20th Apr 2021, 9:52am
Excavations at a Scarborough housing development unearthed a “high status” Roman villa, which experts say could be the first example to be uncovered in the whole of the old Roman Empire.
The large complex of buildings discovered by archaeologists, which was revealed last week, has never previously been found in Britain.
These incredible pictures show off the astounding discovery in Eastfield.
These incredible pictures show off the astounding discovery in Eastfield.
5. Circular central room
The stately home has a circular central room. Photo: Lukasz Wajdyk
6. Archaeologists working on discovery
Archaeologists have been working tirelessly on the Roman villa site. Photo: MAP Archaeology
7. Aerial view of Scarborough site
A stunning aerial view of the site in Eastfield, Scarborough. Photo: Lukasz Wajdyk
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