London, August 6 (ANI): The discovery of a hoard of 100 ancient coins in Devon, which can be described as 'most significant Roman discoveries for many decades', could prove the Roman empire extended into more of the South West than it is originally believed.
It has been believed that Exeter in Devon, was the Roman empire's last major outpost.ut the unearthing of treasure trove and evidence of a huge settlement in further west may force historians to rewrite their theories.he findings have also challenged the theory that fierce resistance from local tribes to the invaders prevented from conquering any further territories.
"It is the beginning of a process that promises to transform our understanding of the Roman invasion and occupation of Devon"; the Daily Mail quoted Sam Moorhead of British Museum, as saying.
University of Exeter's the Portable Antiquities Scheme liaison officer Danielle Wootton oversaw the investigation of findings.
She unearthed a huge settlement on the site including at least 13 round- houses, quarry pits and track-ways, 'several miles west of Exeter'.
"You just don't find Roman stuff on this scale in Devon. This was a really exciting discovery," Wootton said.
Her team had also found two burial plots that seem to be located alongside the settlement's main road.
The excavation of the site will feature in the forthcoming BBC2 series Digging For Britain, which starts on August 24. (ANI)
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