New bid to build swimming pool on part of ancient Roman fort |
James Spilsbury says he has consulted an archaeologist to ensure his plans for the pool do not harm the historic Branodunum site at Brancaster Staithe, between Hunstanton and Wells.
The property beside the main A149 where plans for a swimming pool have been turned down (Image: Google)
A heritage statement adds a dig will be carried out on the 12m by 5m area it will occupy in the garden of his property beside the main A149 coast road, which stands within the area which was occupied by the fort.
Similar proposals were turned down by West Norfolk Council in January over fears they would cause "a medium to low level of harm" to the monument, which is of "national archaeological and historic importance".
The statement pledges: "We acknowledge the sensitivity of the location and are committed to ensuring all necessary protection and recording measures are followed."
Part of the site of the Roman fort at Brancaster (Image: Chris Bishop)
Branodunum was built by the Romans in around 250AD to defend what was then a port west of the modern-day harbour, which was surrounded by a civilian settlement stretching over 100 acres.
It was abandoned in the fourth century when their legions withdrew from England.