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Glimpses into lives of Roman suburbanites in Bath revealed in rare finds

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The facts<p>Exclusive: Restoration work at Bath Assembly Rooms unearths Roman ditches containing pottery, coins and fragments of a military helmet</p><p>The restoration of a Georgian building in Bath once frequented by Jane Austen has unexpectedly provided a tantalising glimpse into the l

<p>Exclusive: Restoration work at Bath Assembly Rooms unearths Roman ditches containing pottery, coins and fragments of a military helmet</p><p>The restoration of a Georgian building in Bath once frequented by Jane Austen has unexpectedly provided a tantalising glimpse into the life of the city’s Roman suburbanites.</p><p>A network of Roman ditches containing pottery, coins, glassware and a fragment of a military helmet has been found beneath <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/bath-bristol/bath-assembly-rooms">Bath Assembly Rooms</a> in the north of the city.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/23/archaeologists-clues-suburban-life-roman-times-bath">Continue reading...</a>

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