The mosaic will go on display when Dorset County Museum reopens later this year. ... An "internationally significant" Roman mosaic is to remain in the UK after £150,000 was raised to buy it.

The 8ft by 6.5ft panel was unearthed in 1974 and dates back 1,700 years, experts believe. It was one of three mosaic panels found by archaeologists in the grounds of Dewlish House in Dorset.

The mosaic, measuring 2m by 2.4m (6.5ft by 8ft), was discovered in the grounds of Dewlish House, near Dorchester, and is thought to have formed part of the flooring of a Roman villa.

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The mosaic will go on display when Dorset County Museum reopens later this year. ... The mosaic, measuring 2m by 2.4m (6.5ft by 8ft), was discovered in the grounds of Dewlish House, ...