The Notingham Evening Post has an interview with Bryn Walters, director and secretary of the Association for Roman Archeology, about the possible remains of a temple found at Southwell, Nottinghamshire, in October (see previous post here):
Archeologists who unearthed a large wall dating back as far as 43AD suspect it may be part of a complex of religious buildings including a Roman pagan temple and bathing monument, known as a 'nymphaeum'.
The wall is made from large smooth-faced sandstone blocks typically used for lavish Roman buildings.
Mr Walters, an archeologist of more than 30 years, says it is rare for a such a significant find to be discovered close to a "major centre for Christianity" like Southwell Minster.
He is calling for archeologists to be given time and resources to conduct a thorough search of the area to yield artifacts which may prove a link between the two religions.
Mr Walters said: "Southwell is something special. What we have got here is the transition between Paganism and Christianity.
Full story here.
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