The recent Wales Open used a different course at the resort

Newport's Celtic Manor resort will host golf's Ryder Cup in 2010 and work is under way to prepare a new-look course for the prestigious competition.

But two Roman pottery kilns have reportedly been excavated near the new 17th hole at the Wentwood Hills course.

A Celtic Manor spokesman said a meeting had been arranged for Monday but it was working to cause minimal disturbance.

The spokesman said something had been found but could not confirm the nature of the discovery.

"As I understand, they are working around it to ensure minimal disturbance to the archaeological site and minimum delay to the construction of the course," he said.

"There is a meeting between course and Cadw on Monday. The meeting will discuss the impact of the development of the course."

Excavations

It is believed the remains have been found where the new 17th hole had been planned, and that could affect the design of the hole.

A spokesperson for Cadw confirmed that a scheduled monument consent has been granted for the work.

"Bulmore is a Roman settlement alongside the road from the fortress of Caerleon to Usk," he said.

"Earlier excavations have shown there are Roman stone buildings alongside the road, perhaps built for legionary veterans, with workshops and other industrial activities to the rear."

He confirmed that cemeteries and inscriptions were also associated with the Bulmore settlement.