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Researchers said radiocarbon dating suggests the man, between 26 and 35 years old, died during the fourth century.

A detailed analysis of the skeleton revealed the likely cause of death was TB that affected the man's spine and pelvis. Scientists said it was possible he contracted the disease as a child from infected meat or milk. The TB was then dormant until adulthood, when its secondary phase became active.

"This was a remarkable find and detailed study of this skeleton will provide us with important clues about the emergence of tuberculosis in late-Roman Britain", said Cath Neal of the University's Department of Archaeology.

Archaeologists unearthed the skeleton close to the perimeter of the remains of a late Roman masonry building discovered on the site that is, close to the route of an old Roman road.

The burial site is on part of the campus that will not be built upon and school officials are developing plans for community archaeology and education visits once the research is completed.

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