Camulodunum (Colchester)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23683059 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Adam Rogers (0000-0002-8748-3759, University of Leicester, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Pages | 1-2 |
| Publication date | 2019-06-07 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | The Encyclopedia of Ancient History (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781444338386.wbeah16037.pub2 |
| OpenAlex | W4239604082 |
| ISBN | 9781444338386 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 2 |
Camulodunum lies beneath modern Colchester in Essex, 80 km northeast of London, in what was the territory of the Trinovantes. Roman occupation began in the 40s ce , first with a legionary fortress and then a colony. It possessed a temple of Claudius and was a focal point of the Boudican revolt.
Ancient history · Archaeology · Art · Fortress (chess) · Geography · Classical Antiquity Studies · Historical and Architectural Studies · History
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |