A Romano-British Roadside Settlement near Beanacre, Wiltshire

Archaeological excavation during the construction of a new supply line for the electrification of the Great Western Railway Main Line uncovered part of a large, previously unknown Romano-British settlement along the main road between the Roman towns of Aquae Sulis and Cunetio. The full extent of the settlement is unknown but evidence from metal detector finds and field names suggests that it may have extended for at least 0.9 km along the Roman road.