no scruples over socks with sandals

It would appear that the Romans may have committed a fashion faux pas that would have most people shuddering in the 21st century.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th Aug 2010, 19:24 BST

Updated 24th Aug 2010, 21:22 BST

Evidence has been discovered during in North Yorkshire that members of Roman society wore socks with their sandals.

Rust on the nail from a Roman sandal appears to have impressions from fibres which could suggest that a sock-type garment was being worn.

Social networking sites on the internet are now being used to showcase some of the finds near Dishforth.

Footage can be viewed on the Highways Agency's YouTube page by clicking on www.youtube.com/highways agency. Images of the finds can also be seen on Flickr at www. flickr.com/highwaysagency. It includes shots of archaeological remains found during an upgrade of the A46.

North Yorkshire