Archaeologists from the University of Cambridge have uncovered a Roman road that once led to a major river crossing south of the City.

The dig at Addenbrooke’s hospital has also discovered the graves of several of the region's wealthy Iron Age and Roman citizens, some of them containing fine brooches and pottery.

The excavation, one of the largest to happen in the area, is taking place on the site of the proposed new cancer research centre and has been underway since Autumn last year. Pottery kilns and a number of ‘post’ built houses have already been discovered and the new finds will bring a greater understanding of how Cambridge's hinterland developed over the centuries.

Dr Chris Evans, Executive Director of Cambridge Archaeological Unit said:

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