Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a Roman port in a paddock in Brough, East Yorkshire. The site, located near the Humber estuary, yielded evidence of numerous buildings following initial ground-penetrating radar surveys.
The excavation, which has been ongoing, has uncovered what is believed to be a significant Roman settlement. "It's fascinating – I'm loving coming down here. I'm not doing the digging, I just enjoy watching," said one of the property owners, who was approached for permission to conduct the dig. "I'm learning more now and it's really exciting."
Volunteer James Newbound, an archaeology student, described the experience as highly rewarding. "Once you get the bug, you just have to keep going, because it's stuff that's never been seen since it was buried," he commented. The team anticipates that the potential for further discoveries might lead to return visits for more extensive work in the coming year, given the indications of at least 12 buildings.
An artist's impression depicts the late Roman fort at Petuaria, identified as modern-day Brough, featuring substantial stone walls, round towers, and defensive earthworks with a moat. The ongoing excavations are expected to shed further light on the area's Roman history.