The dig, which took place between Monday, August 18 and Saturday, August 30, investigated the early 2nd century defensive ditches that run through the hotel paddock.

These form part of a large defensive enclosure around the Roman town and their excavation has only occurred on two other occasions - south of the settlement in 2012 and north-east in 2016.

The ditch fills and associated features, which include personal and religious items, pottery vessels and both human and animal burials - have provided important evidence for CRP’s understanding of life at the town.

Caistor Roman Project digs took place again this summer (Image: Donna-Louise Bishop) Caistor Roman Project........

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