'The Romans can claim credit for lots of things, and they probably invented the formal idea of a "service station", at least in Europe,' he told MailOnline.
'The astonishing settlement, uncovered by Oxford Cotswold Archaeology, is featured in the newest episode of Digging for Britain on BBC Two.'
Experts think the Roman service station, which covered nearly eight hectares, helped serve the passing trade on Ermin Way, a busy Roman highway.
'This excavation conducted between 2023 and 2024, examined a significant segment of the Roman road network that played a vital role in trade and transport.'
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