Roman Britain in Twenty Towns
A Visitor's Guide
Roman Britain in Twenty Towns
A Visitor's Guide
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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.
Table of Contents
List of Maps
Introduction
Part One. The Colonies
1. Colchester: Britain's First Town
2. Lincoln: the Place by the Pool
3. Gloucester: the Bright Place
4. York: the Place of the Yews
Part Two: Local Capitals
5. Verulamium: Friendly Community
6. Chichester: New Market of the Regni
7. Silchester: Place in the Woods
8. Canterbury: Town in the Alder Marsh
9. Winchester: Market of the Belgae
10. Cirencester: Town of the Dobunni
11. Dorchester: Town With Henges
12. Exeter: Riverine Place
13. Leicester: the Earthen Fort
14. Caistor by Norwich: Market of the Iceni
15. Aldborough: Victorian Pleasure Garden
16. Caerwent: Market of the Silures
17. Wroxeter: the Old Works
18. Carmarthen: Sea Fort
Part Three: Other Significant Towns
19. London: a Place Rich in Traders
20. Bath: Spa of the Goddess Sulis
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | Apr 02 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 352 |
| ISBN | 9781350520110 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 42 colour maps and 20 bw illus |
| Dimensions | 9 x 5 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |













