Castrum Regulbium

Castrum Regulbium is a Roman fort built to monitor and protect the coastal waters near Reculver in Kent. The remains show parts of the original stone walls and reveal how the military installation was organized along its main pathways.

The fort was built in the early 3rd century to defend access to a vital waterway and keep invaders away from Roman trade routes. It remained in use for centuries until Roman forces withdrew from Britain.

The site served as a military outpost within a coastal defensive network that protected Roman territories from invasion. Soldiers stationed here came from distant regions of the empire and left marks of their daily life within the fort's remains.

The site is open to visitors and offers clear views of the surviving wall sections, particularly the southern and eastern sides of the fortification. The ground can be uneven and muddy in wet conditions, so appropriate footwear helps with walking around the ruins.

A fig tree grows near the ruins, and its origins may reach back to the Roman period. Some experts believe this tree could be descended from plants that Roman residents brought with them to the area.

Location: Canterbury

Part of: Saxon Shore, Reculver Saxon Shore fort, Anglo-Saxon monastery and associated remains

GPS coordinates: 51.37900,1.20000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:09