Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of at least two Roman forts at a supermarket construction site near Falkirk.
Artefacts including bones, jewellery and coins were discovered at the development in Camelon.
Contractors Barr Construction, who are currently building a Tesco store on the site, are to put the excavated items on public display.
Experts believe the forts date back to the first and second centuries AD.
Several other excavations at the site since the early 1900s have also found evidence of Roman occupation.
Leather shoes, ceramics and ovens were found in this latest dig.
Project manager Craig Nairn, from Barr Construction, said witnessing the archaeologist's discoveries had "captured the imagination" of the teams involved in the Tesco project.
"We hope the history hut created by Barr with help from AOC Archaeologists, Falkirk Council and Tesco Stores Limited will give people a real chance to get a glimpse of life here in Roman times," he said.
All the items will be displayed in a portable cabin on the building site from 16:00 on Tuesday.
Source: BBC News Website [October 04, 2011]
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Contractors Barr Construction, who are currently building a Tesco store on the site, are to put the excavated items on public display.
Experts believe the forts date back to the first and second centuries AD.
Several other excavations at the site since the early 1900s have also found evidence of Roman occupation.
Leather shoes, ceramics and ovens were found in this latest dig.
Project manager Craig Nairn, from Barr Construction, said witnessing the archaeologist's discoveries had "captured the imagination" of the teams involved in the Tesco project.
"We hope the history hut created by Barr with help from AOC Archaeologists, Falkirk Council and Tesco Stores Limited will give people a real chance to get a glimpse of life here in Roman times," he said.
All the items will be displayed in a portable cabin on the building site from 16:00 on Tuesday.
Source: BBC News Website [October 04, 2011]