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Photos: Major Roman Settlement Discovered in North Yorkshire
Summary: Beneath Britain's longest road lay a treasure trove of rare Roman artifacts. The findings were uncovered in North Yorkshire during construction work to upgrade the A1, which links London to Edinburgh.
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A well-preserved section of Roman road is being excavated. Nearly 2,000 years ago the Romans were using the A1 route as a major road of strategic importance.
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