Archaeologists have revealed a prehistoric and early Roman-era settlement in one of the UK’s most advanced engineering sites, at the Rolls-Royce site in Filton, Bristol. The discovery of the settlement, dating back as far as 6000 BC, is a striking juxtaposition of human history—from ancient farming communities to one of the world’s most iconic car brands. This unprecedented find emerged during infrastructure upgrades, further enriching our understanding of this area’s historical significance​. A Glimpse Into Prehistoric Modernity During trial trenching, a method used to create small sample trenches across a site, experts from AOC Archaeology Group uncovered artefacts and remains … Continue reading Rolls-Royce’s Filton Site Reveals 6,000-Year-Old Prehistoric Secrets and a Mysterious Roman Burial