Roman Villa Complex with Francesca Giarelli & Louis Stafford

In this episode, Dr. Tom and Luke dive into the rich history of the Brookside Meadows Roman villa complex! From Bronze Age and Iron Age activity to not one, but two Roman villas and rare evidence for potential early medieval life, Red River Archaeology Group Site Director Francesca Giarelli and Project Manager Louis Stafford uncover the site's evolution and the significance of an area being developed for housing by Barratt and David Wilson Homes. Explore the intriguing evidence of cult activities at a possible shrine or temple, the wealth of Roman artefacts that includes one of the most remarkable assemblage of painted wall plaster yet discovered in Roman England, and the fascinating challenges of identifying post-Roman activity. Hear about the team's dedication, the project's impact on the local community, and the global interest it has garnered. Join us for a captivating journey through time and archaeology! #Roman #Romans #archaeology #historyThe Shindig is a Rubicon Archaeology Production.Keep up to date with everything Rubicon here: Click for More Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.