MORE evidence of Hartlepool's Roman past has been uncovered at a dig in the town.

The remains of a Roman building have been unearthed during a dig by Tees Archaeology at the Summerhill site, off Catcote Road.

Phil Abramson, site supervisor, said: "We have found what are clearly the remains of a Roman building.

However, he said: "Until we have carried out further excavations we won't be able to say what the building was used for.

"We have also found quite a lot of pottery and animal bones."

The discovery is just the latest in a number of exciting finds at Summerhill, which is fast developing a reputation as a site of importance in Roman and British archaeology.

Digs take place every year and the current one, which involved students from Durham University and local volunteers, will form part of an Archaeology Open Day on Sunday, June 22.

Visitors will be able to tour the excavation site and learn more about what has been found.

History will be brought vividly to life on the day by demonstrations of 5th Century combat by the Celtic re-enactment group Axholmr.

A replica Roman catapult capable of firing projectiles more than a mile will also be on display.

Another re-enactment group, Rent-a-Peasant, will be staging displays of traditional crafts.