West Yorkshire Archaeology Advisory Service - The Romans in West Yorkshire
This photograph shows the foundations of a building which might be a mansio (a government staging post). Important officials could stay here when travelling on business. There would also be stabling for the horses used by members of the Imperial mail service.
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