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Roman villa with stunning mosaic is found as workers prepare site for new Aldi supermarket
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Oxford archaeologists have unearthed what they believe to be a Roman villa which features a stunning mosaic under a site earmarked for a new Aldi supermarket.
A bathhouse, which featured beautiful red, white and blue tiles, was discovered on Warrington Road, Buckinghamshire.
The Olney site is currently being prepared for the construction of a brand-new Aldi supermarket.
Archaeologists said the mosaic featured 'vibrant colours and intricate decorative patterns' made up of red, white and blue tiles'.
Oxford Archaeology carried out the work for develop Angle Property and was commissioned due to the site's proximity to another existing