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4 days ago

Mystery over unusually large' Roman shoes unearthed

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.
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