01 Apr 2024
A haul of Roman gold has been uncovered by workmen tackling one of St Albans’ many potholes.
The exact location of the hole has not been revealed by archaeologists, but the find was announced this morning by a representative of St Albans Museums.
According to experts, the pothole was so deep that heavy rainwater had worn away the road surface beneath, exposing the clay soil beneath, where the gold was revealed to have been buried. It is thought to date from the reign of Emperor Nero (54 to 68 AD), and made up of 11 separate coins.
French exchange student Avril D’Abord, who has been working with local historians on secondment from the University of Paris, said: “This find is remarkable, not just because of its size, but also how it was found. With so many other potholes scattered across St Albans, could there be more gold buried beneath the roads?”
Further details of the find are expected to be released this afternoon. The hole has now been filled in.
Update: this is, of course, an April Fool.
