A Roman villa with an impressive mosaic is found as workers prepare the site for the new Aldi supermarket

Oxford archaeologists have unearthed what they believe to be a Roman villa featuring a stunning mosaic beneath a site earmarked for a new Aldi supermarket.

A bathhouse, which featured beautiful red, white and blue tiles, was discovered in Warrington Road, Buckinghamshire.

The Olney site is currently being prepared for the construction of a new Aldi supermarket.

Archaeologists said the mosaic featured “vibrant colors and intricate decorative patterns” made of red, white and blue tiles.

Oxford Archeology carried out the work to develop the Angle Property and was commissioned due to the site’s proximity to another existing Roman site, according to bbc.

A bathhouse was discovered that featured beautiful red, white, and blue tiles.

Materials have been placed over the brickwork to protect the relics and allow construction to continue without causing damage.

The group considers the mosaic ‘archaeological remains of great importance’.

Much of the ancient remains are believed to lie under Warrington Road, the excavation team said.

Archaeologists said that following discussions with Historic England and Milton Keynes Council, the mosaic has been preserved in situ.

Materials were placed over the brickwork to protect the relics and allow construction to continue without causing damage.

Oxford Archeology carried out the work to develop the Angle Property and was commissioned due to the site’s proximity to another existing Roman site.

Oxford Archeology senior project manager John Boothroyd said bbc: ‘Due to the location of the site, we anticipated some notable Roman remains, but the discovery of this fantastic mosaic far exceeded those expectations.

“To be able to preserve remains of this quality and importance is a brilliant result, and one that could only have been achieved with the support of Angle Property.”

There are currently 992 ALDI locations in the UK.