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Gateway to Britannia: Richborough’s Monumental Arch
Amid the Roman ruins of Richborough in eastern Kent lie the remains of a great monumental arch. Its story reveals the great importance of Richborough to the Romans as the gateway to Britannia, and the powerful symbolism of Roman monuments.
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Life as a Roman soldier in Britain
Take a look at what was important to Roman soldiers living in Britain and what objects in English Heritage's collections reveal about their daily life.
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A brief history of Roman amphitheatres in Britain
A 'Roman' import, the amphitheatre came to British shores around AD80-90. By AD350 most British amphitheatres had fallen into disuse. Here, we chart the rise and fall of gladiators, games and amphitheatres in Britain.
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Britain was part of the Roman Empire for about four centuries. From the invasion under the emperor Claudius in AD 43 until rule from Rome ended in the early 5th century, Britain was an integral part of a political union that covered most of Europe.
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Reculver Towers and Roman Fort
An imposing landmark, the twin 12th-century towers of the ruined church stand amid the remains of an important Roman 'Saxon Shore' fort and a Saxon monastery.
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Rare Roman gladiator knife handle discovered at Hadrian's Wall
A rare Roman knife handle cast in the shape of a gladiator has been discovered in a river at Corbridge Roman Town on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.
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English Heritage cares for over 50 Roman sites. Take a look at our range of articles and videos about Roman Britain, along with information about our sites and events to help you plan your grand day out in Roman history.
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The collection of objects on display in the museum at Richborough includes a remarkable number of faces – of gods and monsters, men and women, animals and birds. Discover what we know about some of them.