Viggen Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 A Roman mosaic that laid unknown in a field in a Wiltshire village for almost 1,700 years before its discovery stunned locals 60 years ago, is finally being displayed. The Downton Mosaic was uncovered by surprised builders when new houses were built in the village near Salisbury in the early 1950s. The spot where it was found is believed to be part of a fourth century Roman villa and is now where the gardens of the homes in Moot Close are still... ...more at Western Daily Press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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