Mine workings break the Romans were exploiting the mineral-rich area
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Archaeologists earthworks well-nigh a Roman fort inward Cornwall bring unearthed remains of a mine in addition to a Roman road.
The discoveries were made during a novel dig well-nigh a fort constitute at Calstock inward 2007, 1 of solely iii such sites known inward the county.
Experts volition comport out farther analysis of a previously-unknown serial of deep pits, connected yesteryear arched tunnels.
Dig leader Dr Chris Smart, from the University of Exeter, said the mine was an "unexpected bonus".
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