Archaeologists astounded by Roman villa found in Wales

Discovery of Roman villa in Wales 'changes the narrative' for western Britain

A visit to Margam Country Park, about 40 kilometres west of Cardiff, is like stepping back to another era.The lower grounds of the estate are scattered within the ruins of an 879-year-old abbey, once ravaged by the bubonic plague, while the more recently built 19th century Margam Castle sits at a higher vantage point, with views out across Port Talbot.But a chance discovery in an adjacent field has uncovered a significant monument dating back to…

Archaeologists astounded by Roman villa found in Wales

Archaeologists have been astounded by Roman ruins found in Wales, dubbed a mini-Pompeii.