Rolls-Royce’s Filton Site Reveals 6,000-Year-Old Prehistoric Secrets and a Mysterious Roman Burial

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During trial trenching, a routine procedure before major construction work, experts from AOC Archaeology Group uncovered artifacts and remains indicating the presence of an ancient settlement.

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This excavation was part of a larger effort supported by AECOM to assess the archaeological significance of the land.

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According to the findings, this settlement was a modest agro-pastoral community where farming and animal husbandry were the primary modes of subsistence.

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One of the most intriguing aspects of the excavation is the discovery of a solitary burial site located just north of the settlement’s boundary.

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Archaeologists also found evidence of small enclosures likely used as barns for keeping animals.

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The Filton area is historically significant, having long been associated with British aviation and engineering, particularly during World War II when Rolls-Royce was involved in aircraft engine development.

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