AN ancient road has been unearthed by construction workers in Birmingham who came across the cobbles while building a new tram line.

Stunned labourers uncovered the remains of the 'Roman' road on Tuesday as they dug up Victoria Square.

5 The ancient cobbles of were uncovered by construction workers in Birmingham Credit: Alamy Live News

Pictures from the site show the historic cobblestones surfacing next to a council house in the city centre.

The dig was part of a project to extend the Midland Metro network.

Images of the find were tweeted by Councillor Brigid Jones, who wrote: "Look what these guys dug up! The people building the Midland Metro extension have found a road in Victoria Square - suspected Roman or Saxon, I'm told."

She later revealed: "I've heard speculation of Roman, Saxon, Medieval and Victorian now!"

5 Some have speculated they are the remains of a Roman road Credit: BPM Media

An archaeologist has been drafted in to examine the incredible find but bosses confirmed work on the line's extension will continue as planned.

A Midland Metro Alliance spokesman said: "We can confirm that a piece of cobbled paving has been found in Victoria Square during excavation works for the Birmingham Westside Extension.

"An archaeologist has visited the site to survey the finding and we are currently awaiting results to determine when it dates back to.

"The excavation works are continuing as planned. This is not the first time that a historical find has been unearthed during the works.

5 Work at the site will continue as experts come to examine the find Credit: BPM Media

"Victorian roller shutters were discovered at a shop in Pinfold Street earlier this year."

Steve Grimes, the Midland Metro Alliance's project director for the Birmingham Westside Extension, added: "There is always potential for items of historical importance to be uncovered during construction and the roller shutters are fascinating find that provide an interesting glimpse into the history of Birmingham city centre.

"We started construction on the first phase of the extension last year and the shutters were uncovered during structural repairs to the building which, due to its age, needed to be carried out prior to the main works.

"Due to their heritage, the shutters will be staying in place but will be covered by a new fascia."

5 The Roman road was discovered while building a tram line in Victoria Square

5 Social media users have tweeted about their excitement over the astonishing discovery Credit: BPM Media

Others told of their excitement at the discovery.

Coun Paul Tilsley wrote: "What is truly amazing is that Victoria Square is probably the most excavated land in the city."

Richard Weston tweeted: "Medieval cobbles on Pinfold Street would be my guess, judging by the edging of the large stones."

And Brian Cape wrote: "Very exciting! Looking forward to the next update."

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