00:00 An archaeological dig in Tammir to support the planning process of the development of 1,300 homes
00:06 has identified areas of archaeological interest on the site, which includes the remains of a Roman settlement.
00:12 As a result of the discovery, the University College of London's Archaeology South East team
00:17 will be undertaking archaeological excavations across 14 hectares of the site over the course of the next three years.
00:24 West Sussex residents are already comparing it to the likes of Fishbourne Roman Palace,
00:28 with one reader, Steve Cox, writing, "Great news. Let's hope they find a great mosaic floor and Roman baths.
00:35 No new housing, just a great tourist attraction."
00:38 And David Dedman Jr. said it would be brilliant if the discovery was the origin of another site like Fishbourne Roman Palace.
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