THE life of a Roman woman whose tomb was discovered earlier this year will be put under the spotlight in at a talk in the Corinium Museum in Cirencester next month.

Bodicacia's tomb made national headlines when it was dramatically rediscovered by Cotswold Archaeology in an archaeological dig in February 2015.

The discovery came during archaeological survey for an extension to Cirencester wealth management firm St James’ Place, 1,800 years after it was first erected.

This talk led by chief executive of Cotswold Archaeology Neil Holbrook on, Thursday, January 28 will examine what is known about Bodicacia and her life in Cirencester and the Cotswolds.

Archaeologist have described the tomb as 'incredibly rare' as it was so well preserved and many of them believe that to find another stone this well preserved you would have to go to Pompeii.

The talk will also attempt to answer questions such as why was Bodicacia given a Roman buriel when she has a Celtic name and what happened to her grave after she died?

Bodicacia's tombstone will be on display at the Corinium Museum from February.

The cost for the talk is £6 per adult and £5 for season ticket holders.

Booking essential.

To reserve a place call 01285 655611.