The remains of a 16th Century cess pit, a Roman causeway and evidence of a red light district have been uncovered during a month-long dig in Worcester. The site at Newport Street will be closed for one more day before work starts to build 114 flats.
Archaeologists say they have uncovered a priceless uninterrupted vision of life along what was once one of Worcester's main streets.
Their finds show that Worcester was an iron-making centre in Roman Britain.
The team also uncovered stone cellars from medieval houses, a well-preserved hearth dating back to the reign of Henry VIII and a 17th Century courtyard with its original cobbles.
A Roman causeway was the team's oldest find.
Some of the discoveries will eventually go on public display.
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