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2,000-year-old London’s first Roman basilica unearthed in ‘extraordinary’ state
Deep beneath a modern office building in London, archaeologists have made an extraordinary discovery – the remains of the first Roman basilica in the city. Constructed shortly after the Roman conquest of Britain,
Roman Basilica Discovered Beneath London Office Block
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old Roman basilica beneath a London office block, revealing the political heart of Londinium.
Archeologists unearth the remains of a Roman basilica on the site of a new London skyscraper
Archeologists exploring the site of a planned 32-story office tower announced Thursday that they have unearthed remains of a Roman basilica that once stood at the heart of the city known as Londinium.
Archaeologists Unearth the Ruins of a 2,000-Year-Old Roman Basilica Beneath an Office Building in London
The plan was to demolish the old office building at 85 Gracechurch Street in the heart of London’s financial district and construct a new 32-story tower in its place. But as demolition began, archaeologists made a staggering discovery in the site’s foundation: remarkably intact ruins of London’s first public building,
Archaeologists unearth remains of Roman basilica on site of new London skyscraper
What's been uncovered are the foundations of a two-story building, almost as big as an Olympic swimming pool, constructed between 78 and 84 AD
2,000-year-old Roman basilica found in London office basement
Experts are surprised at how much of the basilica, or town hall, survived. The ancient building was part of Roman London’s political and commercial center.
2,000-year-old remains of London's oldest Roman basilica discovered under office building
Remains of a civic basilica give archaeologists clues to what the original layout of Roman London looked like.
Remnants of a Roman Basilica Are Found Under a London Office Building
The 2,000-year-old basilica was “once the beating heart of Roman London,” the Museum of London Archaeology said.
Archaeologists unearth ruins of nearly 2,000-year-old Roman basilica in London
While exploring the site of a 32-story planned skyscraper in London, archaeologists unearthed the ruins of a nearly 2,000-year-old Roman basilica.
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‘Modern Buildings’ tours south-east London through a guide to post-war Blackheath and Greenwich
At first glance, Ana Francisco Sutherland’s Modern Buildings: Blackheath and Greenwich might seem to be very tightly focused. The monograph, looking at the post-war architecture of a single ...
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London’s top 10 tallest buildings as new skyscraper approved
If the Shard is becoming complacent in its status as London’s tallest building, a new generation of giants is about to snap at its heels. The City of London last month approved a skyscraper as ...
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The ugly Essex train station that was once considered beautiful
An Essex train station, which originally opened 123 years ago was previously thought to be a beautiful example of modern ...
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Your London architecture guide for a weekend stroll
The Opinionated Guide to London Architecture is the solution to that weekend problem ... Sir John Soane’s Museum or the Tate Modern. And you’ll discover sites you never knew were there: Steven ...
‘Concrete hellscape’ London attraction to get biggest overhaul in its 42 year history
The £230 million plan will be its biggest overhaul since it opened 43 years ago and, subject to planning permission, work ...
Ruins of oldest Roman basilica ever found in London uncovered on construction site in heart of U.K. capital
Archaeologists say the remnants of an ancient Roman basilica unearthed in the heart of London are "one of the most significant discoveries" in years.
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London office vacancy jumps again as companies seek newer buildings
London's vacancy rate for downtown office buildings is projected to grow for the third straight year, while the mayor is promising new efforts to help reverse the trend. The city is dealing ...