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Archaeologists in London’s financial district have uncovered a massive section of Roman masonry, revealing the remains of a nearly 2,000-year-old town hall—one of the most significant finds in the city since an ancient amphitheater was discovered in the 1980s.
The structure, identified as part of a grand Roman basilica built around 80 C.E., was discovered beneath a commercial building on Gracechurch Street, an area that was once the forum of Londinium, the Roman settlement that thrived for centuries.
The basilica was the heart of the Roman city, serving as an administrative center, law court, and marketplace, where magistrates made rulings and merchants conducted business.
🧱 Key Findings:
✔️ Thick Roman stone walls, several feet wide and dozens of feet long
✔️ Built around 80 C.E., shortly after Londinium recovered from a major revolt
✔️ Estimated to have stood nearly 40 feet tall, designed to impress and intimidate
🗣️ “It’s remarkable that such an important piece of London’s history has survived so much redevelopment over the centuries.” — Jane Sidell, Historic England
The excavation, carried out by the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA), was required under UK heritage laws before redevelopment could proceed.
The site’s developer, Hertshten Properties Limited, has pledged to showcase some of the artifacts in public exhibits—echoing a similar effort by Michael Bloomberg, who preserved a Roman temple found under his London headquarters.
🔍 Historical Significance:
✔️ Confirms the location of Londinium’s central forum
✔️ One of Britain’s largest Roman buildings at the time
✔️ Provides insight into Roman influence on law, trade, and governance
📜 “Standing face to face with something 2,000 years old creates a powerful connection to history.” — Jane Sidell
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