Evidence Of A Large Roman Industrial Hub Near Sunderland In North East England Uncovered By Archaeologists

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have uncovered significant evidence of a Roman industrial hub on the banks of the River Wear at Offerton, near Sunderland in North East England. During recent excavations, over 800 whetstones—stone bars used to sharpen bladed tools and weapons—and 11 stone anchors were discovered. The project was led by the […]

  History & Life Story   Jan 16, 2026   0   1  Add to Reading List
Evidence Of A Large Roman Industrial Hub Near Sunderland In North East England Uncovered By Archaeologists
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have uncovered significant evidence of a Roman industrial hub on the banks of the River Wear at Offerton, near Sunderland in North East England. During recent excavations, over 800 whetstones—stone bars used to sharpen bladed tools and weapons—and 11 stone anchors were discovered. The project was led by the […]
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