Excavations at Magna Roman Fort in Northumberland uncovered eight large Roman shoes, measuring around 30cm (11.8in), equivalent to UK sizes 13 to 14. Archaeologist Rachel Frame hypothesized their size could indicate the height or regional characteristics of those who wore them, raising questions about the population's origin. The shoes were found in a defensive ditch, which served as a rubbish dump. Dr. Elizabeth Greene noted that the preservation of the leather shoes is attributed to low oxygen levels in the soil, which has kept these artifacts intact for centuries.
Eight shoes, at least 30cm long, equivalent to a UK size 13 to 14, were discovered at Magna Roman Fort. Archaeologist Rachel Frame speculated that these unusual sizes might relate to the height and regional origin of the individuals who wore them, noting that the shoes were found in a defensive ditch previously used as rubbish dumps.
Dr. Elizabeth Greene, a shoe specialist, confirmed that the leather shoes had been remarkably preserved for centuries due to low oxygen conditions in the soil, contributing to the intrigue surrounding the discovery.
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