deuces wild Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 Roman chariot track found in Essex Daily Mail Reporter 5 January 2005 Historians believe they may have discovered the world's biggest Roman chariot-racing track outside Italy ... in Essex. The track was unearthed by archaeologists at the site of the Army garrison in Colchester. English Heritage experts have been drafted in to examine the finds and, if confirmed, it would be at least 1,600 years old and of major international importance. Colchester holds the title of being the oldest recorded town in Britain as it was mentioned by Roman writer Pliny the Elder in AD77. The 209-acre site was part of the Army base at Colchester. The garrison is home to 16 Air Assault Brigade, which includes elements of the Parachute Regiment.http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article...ning%20StandardI wonder if they served pints of Bass Pale Ale at the track. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Must dust off my chariot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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