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Last Updated: Friday, 2 April, 2004, 07:59 GMT 08:59 UK
Ancient remains uncovered in dig
The remains of a 16th Century cess pit, a Roman causeway and evidence of a red light district have been uncovered during a month-long dig in Worcester.

The site at Newport Street will be closed for one more day before work starts to build 114 flats.

Archaeologists say they have uncovered a priceless uninterrupted vision of life along what was once one of Worcester's main streets.

Their finds show that Worcester was an iron-making centre in Roman Britain.

The team also uncovered stone cellars from medieval houses, a well-preserved hearth dating back to the reign of Henry VIII and a 17th Century courtyard with its original cobbles.

A Roman causeway was the team's oldest find.

Some of the discoveries will eventually go on public display.


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