DISCOVERY OF ROMAN CHARIOT RACING STADIUM

Early day motion 456, tabled 10 January 2005 by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 47 members.

That this House recognises the national importance of the discovery at Colchester of the remains of a Roman chariot racing stadium, the only known existence of such a circus in Britain; pays tribute to archaeologists from the Colchester Archaeological Trust who discovered the remains of what is believed to have been the largest building in Roman Britain; notes that the site is within an area of the former Colchester Garrison recently sold by the Ministry of Defence for housing; and calls on all with a responsibility for safeguarding our national heritage to take the necessary action to ensure that this unique ancient site is preserved for future generations to view.

Signatures by party: Labour 20, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 5, DUP 4, UUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.