The ‘little’ Cambridgeshire village where a Roman shrine was discovered

Roman coins, pottery and bronze letters were also found within the shrine

The Roman era is one of the most famous and most studied throughout history. The Romans were seen as visionaries in changing the western world, partly due to the large empire they built.

They occupied most of Britain, including large parts of Cambridgeshire. In the thousands of years that have passed since, there are still remains of the era that can be seen today.

A Roman-Celtic shrine was once discovered in the village of Little Paxton. During the 1980s and 1990s, excavations took place at its quarry.

During this time, archaeologists uncovered a religious shrine site. The shrine contained a rectangular ditched enclosure with a circular trench and a pit, where archaeologists found bronze letters, 14 coins dating back to the 3rd and 4th century, pottery, and an animal bone.

Remnants of the Romans were also found nearby at the Paxton Pits Nature Reserve. The remains of a first century farmstead were found near the nature reserve, with evidence that this was abandoned due to flooding.

As well as its impressive Roman history, Little Paxton offers some scenic nature walks, including some through Paxton Pits. The nature reserve offers picturesque walks past lakes and meadows, as well as through lots of woodland.

The village is also home to one pub named The Anchor Pub and Restaurant. This “wonderful” family friendly pub offers a wide range of food and drink. It also has a play area for kids and is dog friendly. It’s also conveniently located just next to the A1.

To live in Little Paxton, properties range from around £175,000 all the way up to over £500,000. Flats or apartments range between £175,150 to £181,833.

For something a bit bigger, semi-detached houses start off at around £314,000 and then jump to around £543,000 for detached homes.