Roman villa with stunning mosaics found during site preparation for new Aldi supermarket

Roman villa with stunning mosaics found during site preparation for new Aldi supermarket

Oxford archaeologists have unearthed what they believe is a Roman villa with stunning mosaics under a site designated for new construction. period supermarket

On the Warrington Road in Buckinghamshire, a bathhouse was discovered, lined with beautiful red, white and blue tiles.

The Olney site is currently preparing for the construction of a new Aldi supermarket.

Archaeologists said the mosaic featured “bright colors and intricate decorative patterns” of red, white and blue tiles.

Oxford Archeology carried out the development of Angle Property and was commissioned due to the site’s proximity to another existing Roman site, according to BBC.

Oxford archaeologists have discovered what they believe is a Roman villa on a site intended for a new Aldi supermarket.

Oxford archaeologists have discovered what they believe is a Roman villa on a site intended for a new Aldi supermarket.

Bathhouse discovered with beautiful red, white and blue tiles

Bathhouse discovered with beautiful red, white and blue tiles

The materials were placed on top of the brickwork to protect the relics and allow construction to continue without causing damage.

The materials were placed on top of the brickwork to protect the relics and allow construction to continue without causing damage.

The group considers the mosaic to be “archaeological remains of great significance”.

Most of the ancient remains are believed to lie under Warrington Road.

Archaeologists said that after negotiations with Historic England and Milton Keynes Council, the mosaic remained in situ.

The materials were placed on top of the brickwork to protect the relics and allow construction to continue without causing damage.

Oxford Archeology completed the development of Angle Property and was commissioned due to the site's proximity to another existing Roman site.

Oxford Archeology completed the development of Angle Property and was commissioned due to the site’s proximity to another existing Roman site.

John Boothroyd, senior project manager at Oxford Archeology, announced this. BBC: “Due to the location of the monument, we expected to see some remarkable Roman remains, but the discovery of this fantastic mosaic far exceeded those expectations.

“To be able to preserve remains of this quality and importance is a brilliant achievement that could only be achieved with the support of Angle Property.”

There are currently 992 ALDI offices in the UK.