Wall Dig Leads to 'Once-in-a-Generation' Discovery

The discovery of a section of Hadrian's Wall has been described as a "once-in-a-generation" find.

It was made by volunteers working at Drumburgh, about 10 miles (16km) from Carlisle, during a three-week dig.

Organisers described it as "the only visible bit" of the almost 2,000-year-old Roman structure to the west of the city.

Archaeologist Mark Graham said the find confirmed the accuracy of geophysical surveys that had suggested where the wall ran.

Mr Graham, of not-for-profit archaeology firm Grampus and Heritage Training, explained it was "a once-in-a-generation discovery".

"Wall like this has not been seen here in our lifetime," he said.