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 BBC Wales's Hefina Rendle"There have been some very interesting findings"  real 28k  |
Roman remains on rugby site
This site is the only Roman amphitheatre in Wales |
Archaeologists have confirmed that the remains of a Roman settlement have been found at the proposed site of a planned Welsh rugby centre of excellence.
The site is close to Caerleon in south east Wales which was a major Roman garrison town from 75 AD until the third century AD.
It is also the site of the only Roman amphitheatre in Wales.
The Welsh Rugby Union wants to use the site for a centre of excellence for rugby.
Mike German wants the planning application put on hold |
In November, Cadw, the ancient monuments body for Wales, was called in to assess the possible Roman remains.
Residents living near the proposed rugby centre site said a major discovery would scupper plans by the WRU to develop the land.
Caerleon was once a major Roman garrison town |
The landowners, the Celtic Manor Resort, said it was too soon to speculate on what has been found
But Steve Howell, Celtic Manor manager said: "We are confidence that we have sufficient options to go ahead to develop the site."
Another obstacle to the WRU
This is the latest obstacle to hit the plans for the rugby centre.
The Sportlot Lottery organisation withdrew its support in July for the scheme.
The Lottery body had earlier agreed to earmark £1.7m to build the centre on land owned by Welsh billionaire Terry Matthews.
It pulled out because the WRU failed to get planning permission by the agreed date
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19 Nov 99 | Wales |
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Roman remains may halt rugby centre plan |
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