Prehistoric and Roman remains rewrite history of the Tees Estuary
Bronze and Iron Age artefacts – and the remains of a former Roman settlement
Excavations by Environment Agency contractors creating a new bird reserve on Teesside have revealed Bronze and Iron Age artefacts – and the remains of a former Roman settlement which was previously unknown. The discoveries at Greatham Creek are significant as they are the first such remains ever to be found next to the salt marsh on the north bank of the Tees Estuary. Archaeological survey work undertaken before the start of the habitat creation scheme did not indicate that anything of special interest would be discovered... read more




