Rare sword find leads to discovery of Iron Age Roman settlement
Excavations revealed evidence of settlements spanning centuries, including Iron Age ring ditches, a substantial enclosure, and Roman limestone buildings, potentially a winged villa.
The long swords, or "spatha," date from the early second to third century AD and are contemporary with the Roman villa remains found at the site.
Metal detectorist Glenn Manning found the swords near Willersey, Gloucestershire, which were subsequently donated to the Corinium Museum in Cirencester.
Further archaeological work is planned, and the swords will be on public display at the Corinium Museum from 2 August.
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