DWELLINGS dating back to the Iron Age and Roman eras have been uncovered during work on a major road improvement scheme in the region.
The half-dozen round houses, including paddocks and fields, were uncovered along the A66 during work to create a dual carriageway.
The scheme is focused on the stretch between Carkin Moor and Scotch Corner and Greta Bridge to Stephen Bank.
Advertisement continued...And it was while excavations were being carried out at Scotch Corner, near the junction of two Roman roads, that the discoveries were made.
Highways Agency project manager Lynne Biddles said: "It's fantastic weve been able to uncover all these settlements and artefacts ahead of these dualling schemes. We can now piece together the history of this area and preserve it for the wider community to enjoy."
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