Roman harbor unearthed in Wales

A team from Cardiff University discovered the harbour outside the Roman fortress at Caerleon (Isca) during ongoing excavation work.

The remains are said to be well preserved and include the main quay wall, landing stages and wharves. . .

Students using geophysical equipment, which can reveal outlines of buried structures, came across the remains of a site of large Roman buildings on the banks of the River Usk last year.

The buildings may have been market places, administrative buildings, bath houses and temples.

The excavation work, which also led to the discovery of the port, is said to have exceeded all expectations. . .

The port is only the second from Roman Britain to be discovered and excavated after London.

Posted by David on August 23, 2011 12:14 PM