Evidence of 2,000 years of human activity found beneath market

(ULAS via SWNS)

By Dean Murray

Archaeologists from the University of Leicester Archaeological Services (ULAS) have uncovered extraordinary evidence of 2,000 years of human activity beneath Leicester’s market place – including a Roman infant burial and the remains of a long-lost civic landmark.

The discoveries were made during excavations carried out alongside groundworks for the city’s new market square.

Since work began in July, the ULAS team has revealed a wealth of archaeological features spanning multiple eras of Leicester’s past.

Among the most poignant finds is the grave of a Roman infant, buried beneath a floor of a timber building dating back nearly 1,800 years. Nearby, the team uncovered rarely found Roman pottery kilns, offering new insights into domestic life and industry