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The Long History of Dover Castle

The Long History of Dover Castle

Dover Castle as it stands today dates back to the time of King Henry II, although the history of the site goes back much further. William the Conqueror is known to have begun building on the site, while an 80-foot Roman lighthouse still exists to this day. The short...
Visit Ravenglass Roman Bath House

Visit Ravenglass Roman Bath House

Ravenglass Roman Bath House is situated in Cumbria in England, named for the Ravenglass area of the site. The PDF attachment explores the history of the Romans in Cumbria. The ruins, which are also known today as Walls Castle, date back to the second century and the...
Visit Hardknott Roman Fort

Visit Hardknott Roman Fort

Hardknott Roman Fort is one of the UK’s most remote Roman forts, situated in the Eskdale Valley in Cumbria and dating back to the early years of the second century AD. The fort is on land owned by the charity The National Trust – you can find out more about the...
Britannia’s Saxon Shore Forts

Britannia’s Saxon Shore Forts

Britain was under Roman rule from approximately AD43, when successfully invaded by armies under the Emperor Claudius. They remained in Britain for around 400 years, before leaving in 410AD to defend other regions of the Roman Empire. Invaders from northern Europe,...
Visiting the Chester Roman Amphitheatre

Visiting the Chester Roman Amphitheatre

The Chester Roman Amphitheatre, which is located in Chester, Cheshire is a large, historic stone amphitheatre that’s being managed by English Heritage. English Heritage cares for more than 400 historic sites, monuments and buildings to preserve history for more than...
Roman Britain Archaeology and Sights

Roman Britain Archaeology and Sights

The first Roman invasion of Britain occurred in 55BC, during the famous Emperor Julius Caesar’s Gallic Wars. In 43AD, Emperor Claudius invaded once more, and the conquests of the army were organised as the Provincia Britannia. Large areas of what is now Great Britain...