Richborough Roman Town, Part VI, 'The First Ever Roman Ampitheatre in Britain' by Sheila, September
Channel: semw52
Date: 2017-11-03

By chance while wandering around the  Town and fort another visitor said to me'" Can you tell me where the Amphitheatre is please"--well I had forgotten all about but decided to investigate--the English Heritage person  gave  me a good description and history all about this Amphitheatre at Richborough and directions---So Iset off  down a small track and then onto a small road---the Amphitheatre site could be seen on a green hill not far  away---Apparently the first ever  Amphitheatre ever built in Britain following the invasion of AD 43----the Romans needed their social events and sacrifices to their Gods--it wasn't discovered  until the 18th century and partially excavated in 1848---stone walls and steep banks with seating for 6000---big events would have been held here ---I can almost hear the roar of the crowds and the wild beasts.