Roman Britain in Twenty Towns
A Visitor's Guide
Roman Britain in Twenty Towns
A Visitor's Guide
Description
From Hadrian's Wall to Sulis Minerva's spa at Bath and the public buildings and walled circuits of other towns, Britain has a wealth of Roman urban remains to examine.
Designed for visitors wishing to explore the archaeological landscape, this user-friendly guide sets out a plan of 20 Roman towns – explaining how visitors can find the site and what they may expect to see. Where appropriate, this book explores how the town developed from an Iron Age settlement or where it began life as a military fortress or fort. Written by an expert in the field, each chapter addresses the following:
- An introduction to the history of the settlement, its origins and significance.
- An outline of the main ancient sites and monuments, with concise information on museums.
- Accessible maps of the archaeological features of each town.
- An up-to-date summary of the recent work on each Roman town, supported by further reading.
By following the footsteps of ancient peoples, this interactive guide offers users a fascinating picture of what can be seen at these urban centres.
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Table of Contents
Preface
Towns in Roman Britain
1. Aldborough: A Victorian Pleasure Garden
2. Bath: Spa of the Goddess Sulis
3. Caerwent: Market of the Silures
4. Caistor St Edmund: Market of the Iceni
5. Canterbury: Sacred Site by the River
6. Chichester and King Togidubnus
7. Cirencester: Capital of the Dobunni
8. Colchester: Fortress of Camulos
9. Corbridge: Hosting Place on the Frontier
10. Dorchester: A Town with Henges
11. Exeter: Riverine Place
12. Gloucester: The Bright Place
13. Leicester: The Earthen Fort
14. Lincoln: Place by the Pool
15. London: A Place Frequented by Traders
16. Silchester: Place in the Woods
17. Verulamium: Dwelling of the Very Greatest One
18. Winchester: Market of the Proud Ones
19. Wroxeter: The Old Work
20. York and Demetrius of Tarsus
References
Index
Product details
| Published | Apr 02 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 352 |
| ISBN | 9781350520134 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 42 colour maps and 20 bw illus |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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