Newark bypass digs uncover nearly 8000 years of history from burials to rare Anglo Saxon homes

A routine road job exposed a rare Anglo-Saxon building

Road expansion works in Nottinghamshire’s Newark bypass have triggered major archaeological discoveries, revealing evidence of human life spanning nearly 8,000 years. Excavators found ancient burials, Roman well and structures, and a rare Anglo-Saxon home, offering a rare, layered view of the region’s past. Artifacts are set to be displayed in Newark.