Construction work in the UK showcases stunning ‘living’ mosaics

A team of archaeologists has announced that the remains of what is believed to be a Roman villa with stunning mosaics have been found under a shop in Britain.

Scientists have found the remains of a Roman villa and a bathroom with beautiful red, white and blue tiles on Warrington Road in Olney, Buckinghamshire, southeast England.

The mosaics contain “brightly colored and intricate decorative patterns” of red, white and blue tiles, archaeologists said.

The excavations were carried out by Oxford Archeology for property developer Angle Property, due to the proximity of the recent discovery of the Roman site at Olney.

The team noted that these mosaics are “archaeological remains of high importance” and are believed to contain many of the ancient ruins that lie beneath Warrington Road.

The mosaics are currently being registered and preserved at the site by reburying the remains to protect them from planned construction work.

After discussions with Historic England and Milton Keynes Council, archaeologists said the mosaics had been preserved in their original location, meaning construction would be allowed to continue without damaging the find.

Previous excavations throughout the city have uncovered Roman settlements and medieval buildings.

John Bothroyd, senior project manager at Oxford University of Archaeology, told the BBC: “We were expecting some important Roman remains, given its location, but the discovery of these amazing mosaics far exceeded expectations. . The ability to preserve archaeological remains of this quality and importance is a result. unbelievable”.

The team believe that many other pieces of ancient artwork are still hidden beneath Warrington Road, but will not be captured due to their location.

Source: Daily Mail