Calleva Atrebatum, Iron Age oppidum near Silchester, England
The fortified settlement extends over 40 hectares with complete town walls, regular street patterns, and substantial public buildings from the Roman period.
The Atrebates tribe established this settlement in the late 1st century BC before it transformed into a major Roman town after the conquest of 43 AD.
The forum basilica served as the administrative center, featuring an extensive marketplace, meeting halls, and commercial spaces for the local population.
The archaeological site remains accessible throughout the year, with interpretive panels explaining the ruins of ancient streets, buildings, and defensive structures.
The town was completely abandoned in the 5th century, leaving the Roman layout undisturbed and making it an exceptional site for archaeological research.
Location: Silchester
GPS coordinates: 51.35730,-1.08290
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:46
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