THE remains of a Roman building have been found on a site in Harlow which is due to become a children’s playground.
Archaeologists have confirmed that tiles, pieces of pottery and bricks uncovered by workmen at Larkswood date back to Roman times.
Archaeologist Sarah Mounce said: "It’s rare to find a Roman building. No one was expecting it as all the Roman remains in Harlow have been the other side of town."
The full size and purpose of the structure is not yet known as only its eastern edge has been revealed.
But Chris Lydamore, from The Museum of Harlow, who visited the site yesterday said: "The discovery helps complete a picture. Clearly we have evidence here of occupation, irrespective of whether it is a bathhouse or a kiln. That itself is useful to know.
"There are various clay pits around here and we know that the area was used for pottery much later. Now we know it was being used in a similar way over many years."
The discoveries were made during the construction of a play area as part of the regeneration of Prentice Place.
Contractor Wessex Archaeology will be working on the site to found out as much as possible before it is covered up again and protected in situ.
