Restoration work on a historic Welsh canal has ground to an unexpected halt following the discovery of stone-lined structures that archaeologists believe could be Roman bathing facilities. The find at Cefn Flight in Monmouthshire has sparked excitement among heritage experts, potentially revealing a previously unknown Roman site just six miles from the major fortress of Caerleon.
The symmetrical stone structures emerged during restoration work on the Fourteen Locks canal system at Rogerstone, reports Heritage Daily. Hidden beneath centuries of accumulated silt and mud, these carefully constructed features have prompted heritage authorities to step in and assess what could be one of Wales’ most significant archaeological discoveries in recent years.
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