Roman Sites and Roman Remains in Britain Aldborough Roman Site, Yorkshire Urban Centre Once the capital of a Romanised tribe of native Britons, visitors today can still see two beautiful Roman mosaics as well as the remains of the town wall and a museum exploring the history of the town. Ambleside Roman Fort, Cumbria Roman Fort Dating back to the reign of the Emperor Hadrian, this fort was originally built for two purposes; to protect the Ravenglass to Brougham Roman Road as well as acting as a supply base for Hadrian's Wall to the north. Aesica Roman Fort Hadrian's Wall Fort Excavated in the late 19th century, Aesica is the ninth fort on Hadrian's Wall. A Roman bathhouse has also been discovered a short distance south of the fort. Agricola's Ditch Roman Road / Ditch This enormous earthwork follows the route of Hadrian's Wall from coast to coast, although its purpose has long been argued. It is now thought that Agricola's Ditch (also known as the Vallum) was built as a boundary for the militarised zone around Hadrian's Wall, i.e. so that the local civilians would keep their distance!

Arbeia Roman Fort, Northumberland Hadrian's Wall Fort Once a maritime supply fort for Hadrian's Wall, today Arbeias barracks and gatehouse have been reconstructed and a museum set up to showcase the history of the site. Ardotalia, Derbyshire Roman Fort This unexcavated fort could have once housed up to 1000 troops and until the late 18th century, the stone remains could still be seen. Unfortunately the remains of the fort now lie underground although it is still possible to make out the ramparts. Beckfoot (Bibra) Fort, Cumbria Roman Villa Although the mighty Hadrian's Wall stood as the main defensive feature protecting the northern extent of the Roman Empire in Britain, the coastline close to the Scottish border was still exposed to attack. To plug this gap in their defences, the Romans built a series of milefortlets extending down the Cumbrian coast from Hadrian's Wall, linked by a road rather than a wall. Although many of these defences have now been lost, one of the major forts was located at Beckfort.

Now just a series of crop marks, the fort was manned by the Romans until around AD 407 and was once home to the Cohors II Pannoniorum, a 500-strong infantry unit from the province of Pannonia, now a region of the Czech Republic. Excavated in 1879, evidence of a civilian settlement, or vicus, was also uncovered. Bignor Roman Villa, Sussex Roman Villa Boasting some of the most complete Roman mosaics in the country, Bignor Roman Villa was discovered in 1811 by a local farmer and has been a popular visitor attraction ever since. The villa dates from around 200AD and was demolished or burnt down around 200 years later. Birdoswald Roman Fort, Cumbria Hadrian's Wall Fort This well preserved fort on Hadrian's Wall was built around 110AD and included barracks, granaries, officers mess and even an exercise building (i.e. a Roman gym). There is also a visitor centre which includes displays and artifacts from the fort, and rumour has it that the tea rooms here are also very good!

Binchester Roman Fort, County Durham Roman Fort This large Roman fort was established around AD80 as a defensive measure for the newly built Dere Street. There is still a wonderfully preserved stretch of Roman road at the site, as well as remains of a bath house with underfloor heating. Brading Roman Villa, Isle of Wight Roman Villa This large Roman villa and courtyard was built in the 1st century AD and despite frequent Anglo-Saxon raids and the occasional fire, remained in use until the 4th century AD. Today all of the 12 ground floor rooms can still be seen, including a fabulous mosaic in the main entertaining room. Bremenium, Northumberland Roman Fort Bremenium was once an extremely well defended Dere Street fort complete with artillery defences. Remains of catapult emplacements have been found, once used by the Romans to fire boulders at marauders coming down Dere Street from the north. Bremetennacum, Lancashire Roman Baths This cavalry fort actually sits in the middle of the modern day village of Ribchester. Although only small parts of the fort have been excavated, there have been some fantastic finds uncovered over the centuries including the Ribchester Hoard.

Burgh Castle, Suffolk Roman Fort This third century Saxon Shore Fort was built to defend the south coast of Britain against invaders from Denmark and Germany. Today the walls still stand up to an impressive 4 and half metres high. Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk Roman Fort Although nowhere near as well preserved as its neighbour Burgh Castle just a few miles away, this Saxon Shore Fort was partially excavated in the 1950s although much of the fort now lies under modern housing. The excavated part of the site is now managed by English Heritage and is open to the public free of charge. Caistor St. Edmund (Venta Icenorum), Norfolk Urban Centre Once the capital of the Iceni tribe (of Boudica fame), Venta Icenorum soon became one of the most important Roman settlements in East Anglia. Today the most visible part of the remains is the town wall which still stands at around 20 feet high. Much of the rest of the site still lies unexcavated. Calleva Atrebatum, Hampshire Urban Centre This relatively well preserved town is unique in that it did not become completely abandoned after the end of the Roman rule in Britain.

Instead, the Anglo-Saxons decided to make nearby Winchester their home, leaving the remarkably intact remains that can still be seen today, including the city walls and the amphitheatre. Camulodunum (Colchester), Colchester Urban Centre Camulodunum (or modern day Colchester) was the home of the first permanent Roman fortress to be built in Britain in AD 43. Over the next 400 years the fort grew into one of the largest Roman cities in the country and even, for a short time, the capital of Britain. If visiting, be sure to check out Balkerne Gate right next to the Hole in the Wall pub: this is the best preserved Roman gateway in Britain. Carrawbugh, Northumberland Roman Temple Once the most northern fort on Hadrian's Wall, today the only visible remains of Carrawburgh fort (a.k.a. Brocolitia) are earthworks and a small Temple of Mithras. The site of a small Roman town, fort, amphitheatre and mines. Only earthworks remain.

Chedworth Roman Villa, Gloucestershire Roman Villa Although the structure of this villa dates from around AD120, it went through a dramatic extension and improvement in around AD310. Today the site is managed by the National Trust and is one of the largest villas of its type in the UK. Be sure to look out for the amazing mosaics, some of which were unearthed as recently as 2011. Chester Roman Amphitheatre, Cheshire Roman Amphitheatre Currently the largest amphitheatre ever found in Britain, only half of the site has actually been excavated. It is thought that the arena was rebuilt more than once, and that the remains of the current amphitheatre date from around 280AD. At its peak, the amphitheatre could have seated up to 8,000 people. Chesters Bridge , Northumberland Roman Bridge This Roman bridge would have spanned the North Tyne River for some 60 metres, carrying the weight of both a military road and Hadrian's Wall upon its arches. Unfortunately very little remains of the western side of the support abutments, but on the eastern side there is still considerable stonework to be seen.

Chichester City Walls, Chichester Roman Wall A surprisingly large amount of the original Roman core remains in Chichester's city walls, although most of the visible stonework is the result of 18th century restoration. Cilurnum, Nothumberland Hadrian's Wall Fort Cilurnum was the supporting fort to Chesters Bridge, and today is considered the best preserved Roman fort along Hadrian's Wall. There is also a museum at the site which houses a collection of Roman finds from the nearby area. Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre, Gloucestershire Roman Amphitheatre The remains of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres ever found in Britain although unfortunately no stonework can be seen, only earthworks. At its height the amphitheatre could have seated over 8,000 people. Concangis, County Durham Roman Fort Little remains of this Dere Street fort except for a small excavation of the officers quarters which is located in the centre of Chester Le Street. Corbridge Roman Site, Nothumberland Urban Centre Starting life as a Hadrian's Wall fort, Cordbridge developed into a large civilian centre sometime in the late 2nd century AD.

Amongst the remains here are some of the best surviving examples of military granaries in Britain. There is also a museum on the site which displays the Corbridge Hoard. Crofton Roman Villa, Kent Roman Villa The only publicly accessible Roman villa in London, Crofton is situated next door to Orpington Station and features some quite substantial remains including tessellated floors and a hypocaust. There is also a museum on site. Cunetio, Wiltshire Urban Centre First discovered in the 1940s, Cunetio was a Roman town between the 2nd and 5th century AD. Today all of the remains lay underground with only minor earthworks being visible. Dere Street Roman Road Dere Street was once the main supply route and only major road between York, Hadrian's Wall and onwards to the Antonine Wall in Scotland. Today the route is still used by many major roads including the A1, although the occasional Roman milestone still remains. There are also sections of the original Dere Street which have not been built on, such as at West Woodburn in Northumberland and Gilston in Scotland.

Devils Causeway, Northumberland Roman Road A spur road leading from Dere Street to Berwick-upon-Tweet, the route of which can still be made out in several places. Dubris, Kent Urban Centre and Roman Lighthouse Dubris, now known as Dover, was one of the most important sites in Roman Britain. Originally a base for the Roman fleet of the Classic Britannica (a branch of the navy designed to protect the English Channel), the town quickly grew into a major trading centre due to both its proximity to Gaul and its positioning at the start of Watling Street. Today there are considerable remains of both a Roman villa and the west wall of a fort at the Roman Painted House (which also includes a museum). The remains of a Roman lighthouse can also be seen within the grounds of Dover Castle. Durovernum Cantiacorum (Canterbury) Urban Centre (User Submitted) Once the capital of a Celtic tribe called the Cantiaci, Canterbury was captured by the Romans in the 1st century AD and renamed Durovernum Cantiacorum (meaning 'stronghold of the Cantiaci').

By the 3rd century AD the city had been rebuilt and grown into an area of around 130 acres, enclosed by a massive city wall with seven gates and a substantial earth bank. Unfortunately not much remains of Roman Canterbury, however sections of the original city wall around the North Gate area can still be seen. There is also a Roman gate still visible, albeit blocked up and incorporated into the medieval city walls. If visiting, be sure to stop in at the Roman Museum which, amongst a host of finds from the city, includes an in situ mosaic dating from the late 2nd century AD. Eboracum (York) Urban Centre (User Submitted) Founded in AD71, Eboracum started out as a Roman fort but soon grew into a urban centre with residents from throughout the Roman Empire. Remains that can be seen today include the military headquarters which is open to the public and located underneath modern day York Minster, as well as a Roman bath (located under the Roman Bath pub in St Sampson's Square), a temple and a portion of city wall in the Museum Gardens known as the Multangular Tower.

Epiacum (Whitley Castle), Cumbria Roman Fort This peculiar lozenge shaped fort was thought to have protected Roman lead mine interests in the area, as well as acting as a support fort for nearby Hadrian's Wall. The site is currently unexcavated but is popular with mole hill archaeologists, i.e. rummaging through mole hills looking for Roman remains! Ermine Street Roman Road A major Roman road that ran from London to York via Lincoln. Most of the route has now been incorporated into the A1, but there are still parts (namely just south of Lincoln) where the original Roman road is a public footpath. Exeter City Wall, Devon Roman Wall Over 70% of the original Exeter city wall still exists, and although much of it dates from Anglo-Saxon and medieval times, there are still large portions of the original Roman stonework. Fishbourne Roman Palace, West Sussex Roman Villa Larger than Buckingham Palace and easily the largest Roman residence north of the Alps, Fishbourne Roman Palace was built in the 1st century AD although it is not known who for. Today there are some fantastic mosaics on display, as well as a museum and a reconstructed Roman garden.

Fosse Way Roman Road The Fosse Way was one of the most important Roman roads in Britain, linking Exeter, Bath, Cirencester, Leicester and ending in Lincoln. Many sections of the road are now public footpaths. Gabrosentum, Cumbria Roman Fort and Civilian Settlement This former fort and adjoining settlement was built during Emperor Hadrian's reign and was in use until the late 4th century AD. Excavations have revealed official buildings including the commanding officers house, as well as numerous civilian buildings, a fort and a small natural harbour. Gadebridge Roman Villa, Hertfordshire Roman Villa Excavated in the 1960s and again in 2000, Gatesbridge Villa once housed the second largest swimming baths ever found in Britain. Now that the excavations have been completed the villa has been recovered with grassland. Great Witcombe Roman Villa, Gloucestershire Roman Villa Built in the first century AD, it is thought that Great Witcombe Villa once housed a fabulous water garden. Today the remains consist of a latrine, bath house and hypocaust, as well as the outline of the walls of the villa and a mosaic floor.

Habitancum, Northumberland Roman Fort Only ditches and a small amount of stonework at the north-eastern corner of this Dere Street fort can still be seen. Hadrian's Wall, North of England Roman Wall Hadrian's Wall is the most prominent and important monument left by the Romans in Britain, spanning the entire width of the country. Read our full article about Hadrian's Wall here . Halton Chesters, Northumberland Hadrian's Wall Fort Located at the juncture of Hadrian's Wall and Dere Street lies Halton Chesters Fort (also known as Hunnum), although only earthworks can still be seen. Originally an Iron Age hill fort, the Romans captured the site from the Britons in AD45. Hardknott Roman Fort , Cumbria Roman Fort Built between AD120 and AD138 during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, Hardknott Fort (Mediobogdum) appears to have been occupied initially only briefly before being re-occupied probably in the late 2nd century. It housed a cohort of 500 men, the fourth Cohort of Dalmatians, infantry soldiers from Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro.

Read our full article on Hardknott Roman Fort here . Housesteads, Northumberland Roman Fort Built to house around 800 soldiers, Housesteads is one of a series of Hadrian's Wall forts and is relatively well preserved. In fact, rumour has it that Housesteads boasts the best preserved Roman latrine in all of Britain! Jewry Wall, Leicester Public Building Standing up to 8 metres high, this strikingly well preserved wall was once part of a Roman bath house. The reason it has survived for almost 2000 years is that the wall was once used in the structure of a nearby church. Letocetum, Staffordshire Urban Centre Letocetum was once a significant Roman settlement with temples, villas, a basilica, forum and amphitheatre. Although the majority of the remains now lie under the modern village of Wall, a bath house and official stopping place (mansio) can still be seen. Littlecote Roman Villa, Wiltshire Roman Villa The remains of Littlecote Roman Villa is perhaps most famous for its well preserved Orpheus mosaic which dates from the latter half of the 4th century AD.

London Wall, London Roman Wall From around 200 AD, the shape of London was defined by one single structure; it’s massive city wall. Lost for centuries, many sections of the wall were uncovered during WW2 bombing and can now be seen from Tower Bridge all of the way to Farringdon. Click here for our full walking guide. Longovicium, County Durham Roman Fort Yet another Dere Street fort, Longovicium is situated some 20 miles south of Hadrian's Wall. Although it is not currently open the public, there are plans by local authorities, Durham and Newcastle Universities and English Heritage to allow public access to the site. Lullingstone Roman Villa, Kent Roman Villa Built in around 100AD, Lullingstone Villa is a family friendly site boasting fantastic mosaics and wall paintings, as well as the remains of a bath-suite and temple. Lunt Fort, Warwickshire Roman Fort Built in AD60 to support the Roman army in their campaign against Boudica and the Iceni, Lunt Roman Fort has now been fully excavated and is open to the public.

The fantastic wooden gateway was built in the 1970s with the same tools and equipment as would have been used by the Romans. Lydney Park, Gloucestershire Roman Temple Once a Iron Age fort, Lydney Park was used by the Romans for the mining of iron ore. In the 4th century AD a temple was built on the site, the remains of which can still be seen today. Carvoran Roman Fort, Northumberland Hadrian's Wall Fort One of sixteen forts along Hadrian's Wall, Carvoran is not the most spectacular or most excavated site in the area, but it is the home to the Roman Army Museum which is well worth a visit. Highfield Barrow, Hemel Hempstead Roman Barrow (User submitted by Stephanie Nield) This well preserved Roman barrow is at the junction of Queensway and High Street Green in Hemel Hempstead, and although not currently open to the public it can be seen from the side of the road. Maryport (Alauna) Fort & Senhouse Roman Museum, Cumbria Roman Fort An early Roman fort, rebuilt around AD122 as a supply base for the coastal defences of the mighty Hadrian's Wall.

The coastline to the south of the wall being vunerable to attack was defended by a series of Roman milefortlets extending down the Cumbrian coast. Maryport represents the southernmost fort of these defences, guarding a crossing of the Solway Firth. An observation tower in the museum grounds reveals the extensive remains of the site. Restricted opening times and entrance charges apply. Milefortlet 21 Hadrian's Wall Fortlet Although the mighty Hadrian's Wall stood as the main defensive feature protecting the northern extent of the Roman Empire in Britain, the coastline close to the Scottish border was still exposed to attack. To plug this gap in their defences, the Romans built a series of milefortlets extending down the Cumbrian coast from Hadrian's Wall. Although many of these defences have now been lost, including the watchtowers that stood between each milefortlet, Milefortlet 21 is the first to be fully excavated. Free and open access at any reasonable time.

Moresby (Gabrosentum) Fort, Cumbria Hadrian's Wall Milefortlet Although the mighty Hadrian's Wall stood as the main defensive feature protecting the northern extent of the Roman Empire in Britain, the coastline close to the Scottish border was still exposed to attack. To plug this gap in their defences, the Romans built a series of milefortlets extending down the Cumbrian coast from Hadrian's Wall, linked by a road rather than a wall. Many of these defences have now been lost, and only the earthwork remains of Gabrosentum are visible. Occupied until the early 4th century, St Bridget’s church and graveyard now stand on the north-east corner of the fort. Newport Arch / Lincoln City Wall, Lincoln City Wall and Arch Newport Arch was built in the 3rd century to carry Ermine Street through the city of Lincoln and is still used by traffic today. There is also a small section of Roman city wall to the east of the arch. Noveum Museum & Roman Baths, Chichester Public Baths A purpose built museum designed to show the remains of the city’s Roman bath house, previously hidden under a car park.

Excavated in 1975, the public baths served the local Romano-British community between the 2nd and 5th centuries. The museum also includes other collections, charting the social history, archaeology and geology of region. Restricted opening hours and entrance charges apply. Pevensey Roman Fort, East Sussex Roman Fort This Saxon Shore Fort was built around AD290, and although most of the structure dates from the medieval times there is significant Roman masonry in the outer curtain wall. Piddington Roman Villa, Northamptonshire Roman Villa and Museum This Roman villa was discovered by workmen in 1781 when they uncovered a complete mosaic. Unfortunately when the local townspeople of Northampton came along to see the mosaic they decided to break it up and take it away as souvenirs! Recently a museum was set up on the site displaying a host of finds and remains from the villa. Piercebridge Roman Bridge, County Durham Roman Bridge The remains of a Roman Bridge which once led into Piercebridge Roman Fort from across the River Tees. Large masonry blocks and one of the bridge abutments can still be seen to this day.

Piercebridge Roman Fort, County Durham Roman Fort Piercebridge is the southernmost of the Dere Street forts, the main road linking York to Hadrian's Wall and on to the Antonine Wall. Plumpton (Voreda) Fort Roman Fort With the earthworks still clearly visible from the adjacent A6, the fort was built upon the old Roman road that ran northwards to Hadrian’s Wall. Occupied between the first and fourth centuries, it is thought the fort was built by the 2nd Cohort of Gauls, or Cohors II Gallorum, a mounted cavalry unit recruited from the Gallic tribes of northern France. Although excavations around the fort have revealed the existence of a large civil settlement or vicus, we can find no evidence of this from the satellite image... but don’t just take our word for it, take a look for yourself! Portchester Roman Fort, Hampshire Roman Fort The best preserved of all of the Roman Saxon Shore Forts, Portchester Fort (also known as Portus Adurni) appears almost as it did the day it was built… at least from a distance!

Only four bastions have been lost in the past 1600 years, whilst inside the Roman perimeter walls is a Norman stronghold. Ravenglass Bath House, Cumbria Roman Bath House With its stone walls still standing at almost 4m high, the ruined bath house stands outside the nearby 2nd century Ravenglass Roman fort. Although now on private land, the earthwork remains of the fort are still visible from the bath house. Originally of turf and timber construction, the fort served as an important naval base guarding the nearby harbour. Free and open access at any reasonable time. Rockbourne Roman Villa, Hampshire Roman Villa This courtyard villa includes fabulous Roman mosaics, a bath house, living quarters, workshops and underfloor heating. There is also a museum of the site which includes artefacts from the villa. Roman Baths, Bath Roman Baths The Roman Baths and magnificent Temple were built around the natural hot spring which rises at 46°C and were at the centre of Roman life in Aquae Sulis between the first and fifth centuries. The remains are remarkably complete and include sculpture, coins, jewellery and the bronze head of the goddess Sulis Minerva.

Richborough Castle, Kent Roman Fort Situated on the site where the Romans first invaded Britain in 43AD, Richborough Castle was built in the late 3rd century as a Saxon Shore Fort. The castle is now managed by English Heritage and in places the walls stand at around 20 feet high. Segedunum Roman Fort, North Tyneside Hadrian's Wall Fort Lying at the eastern corner of Hadrian's Wall, Segedunum is the most thoroughly excavated Roman fort in the country. Unfortunately only the foundations of the fort still remain, although there is also a modern reconstruction of the military bath house. Stanegate, Cumbria / Northumberland Roman Road Stanegate Roman Road was built in around AD80 to link together two major forts but only became a frontier road after the withdrawal from Scotland in 105AD. The original path of Stanegate, including milestones, can still be seen in locations such as Corbridge and Vindolanda. Temple of Mithras, London Roman Temple During the post-war reconstruction of London, an archaeological treasure was found amongst all of the rubble and debris; the Roman Temple of Mithras.

Click here to read our full article about this site. Tripontium, Warwickshire Urban Centre Situated around three miles from the town of Rugby, Tripontium was originally a frontier fort built in AD50 to support the Roman invasion to the north. The following centuries saw the site grow in size and become one of the most important towns in the area. Unfortunately the site is not open to the public after excavations were completed in 2006. Verulamium, Hertfordshire Urban Centre Verulamium was settled in the first 10 years of the Roman occupation of Britain and was granted city-like status in AD50. In AD61 Boudica sacked the city and burnt it to the ground but it was soon rebuilt after the Iceni uprising had been quelled. Remains that are now visible include city walls and a theatre, although the majority of the old Roman city remains unexcavated. Vindolanda, Northumberland Hadrian's Wall Fort Built to protect the Stanegate (a road which ran just south of Hadrian's Wall), Vindolanda is perhaps best known as the site where the Vindolanda Tablets (the oldest handwritten documents in Britain) were found.

Viroconium Cornoviorum (Wroxeter Roman City), Wroxeter Urban Centre Once the fourth largest Roman city in England, Viroconium Cornoviorum (now called Wroxeter) contains the largest free-standing Roman ruin in England as well as other extensive remains. There is also a museum on the site which is managed by English Heritage. Watling Street Roman Road Running from Dover to Wroxeter via London, the path of the original Watling Street is today covered by the A2 and A5 roads although there are certain portions which are either accessible either as footpaths or bridleways. Welwyn Roman Baths, Hertfordshire Roman Baths Preserved in a steel vault under the A1(M) motorway, these fantastic remains of a large villas baths are remarkably intact. There is also a small museum which includes an exhibition about the site as well as finds which were uncovered during excavation. Wigton (Maglona) Fort, Cumbria Roman Fort Also known as Old Carlisle, the fort was constructed towards the end of the first century AD. A strategically important outpost, it formed part of a military frontier against the hostile Picts to the north.

Home to a 500 strong cavalry regiment, a small civilian settlement or vicus formed just to the south of the fort. Although much of the stonework was recycled in the 18th century to rebuild Wigton, much of the earthen ramparts are well preserved. Free and open access at any reasonable time. Winchester City Walls, Winchester Fragments of the Roman City Wall Surrounding Winchester Cathedral's grounds is the old medieval city wall, with one visible section of the original Roman wall still intact. Antonine Wall Roman Wall The building of the Antonine Wall started in AD 142 and is thought to have taken six years to complete. Running from east to west and stretching some 37 miles from modern Boness on the Firth of Forth to Old Kilpatrick on the River Clyde, the wall marked the extent of the Roman military advance northwards from the existing frontier of Hadrian's Wall. Dere Street Roman Road Roman Road Dere Street was once the main supply route and only major road between York, Hadrian's Wall and onwards to the Antonine Wall in Scotland. Today the route is still used by many major roads including the A1, although the occasional Roman milestone still remains.

There are also sections of the original Dere Street which have not been built on, such as at West Woodburn in Northumberland and Gilston in Scotland. Inchtuthil, Perthshire Roman Fort Built in AD 82 as a command headquarters for the Roman invasion of Scotland, Inchtuthil is fairly unique in that it was never built over and therefore was in remarkably good condition when excavated in the 1950s and 60s. Trimontium, Scottish Borders Roman Fort Built as a base for the Romans advance into Scotland, Trimontium would have at one time housed around 2000 soldiers and civilians. Only faint earthworks can now be seen, along with a monument which marks the site of the fort. Bar Hill Fort, East Dunbartonshire Antonine Wall Fort Situated on the highest point of the Antonine Wall, the remains of Bar Hill include a bath house, granary, barracks and fort headquarters. There are also the remains of an Iron Age fort on the site.

Bearsden Bath House, Glasgow Antonine Wall Fort / Roman Baths Almost all of the Roman fort at Bearsden is hidden under modern housing, although the fort's bath house has been excavated and is now on public display. These remains date back to around 143AD and were discovered by builders in 1973. Castlecary, North Lanarkshire Antonine Wall Fort Built in AD 80 by Governor Gnaeus Julius Agricola, the impressive remains of Castlecary Antonine Wall fort are well worth a visit and are easily accessed from the M80. Croy Hill, North Lanarkshire Antonine Wall Fort Not much remains of this Antonine Wall fort except for a single wall ditch and two beacon platforms. Pennymuir Roman Camps, Scottish Borders Temporary Roman Camp Pennymuir was once home to three temporary camps for Roman legions heading between Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall. Remains that can be seen today include Dere Street as well the camp's ramparts and entrances. Rough Castle, Falkirk Antonine Wall Fort Although Rough Castle was the second smallest fort on the Antonine Wall, it is also one the best preserved with relatively well defined ramparts still visible today.

Also visible is a set of Lilas pits which would have had stakes at the bottom, as well as the line of the military road that would have linked all of the Antonine Wall forts together. Alabum Llandovery Roman Fort, Carmarthenshire Roman Fort / Roman Road Although not much of this 1st century auxiliary fort still remains, it is possible to see some scarped slopes to the north and west of St Marys Church. To the north of the church the path of a Roman road can also be seen. Finally, be sure to look out for Roman masonry which has been reused in the walls of the church. Caer Gybi, Anglesey Roman Fort, Anglesey Roman Fort Built in the 4th century AD to protect Anglesey against Irish invaders, Caer Gybi is remarkably well preserved with some parts of the original wall standing to over 4 metres in height (notably the north-western corner). The other walls have Roman foundations although were rebuilt some time later.

Caerleon (Isca Augusta), Gwent Romant Fort, Wall and Amphitheatre Built in AD75 to support the Roman conquest of Wales, Isca Augusta once housed up to 5,000 soldiers and was not abandoned until the late 4th century / early 5th century AD. There is a phenomenal amount of remains still visible including an amphitheatre, baths and barracks. Cardiff Roman Fort, Cardiff Roman Fort Although the majority of the Cardiff Roman Fort is a Victorian reconstruction, the original Roman walls can still be seen incorporated into certain portions of the Cardiff Castle. These visible remains are that of a Saxon Shore Short which was built around 300AD, although it is thought that the site housed at least two earlier forts. Cold Knap, Barry, Barry Island Roman Building, unknown use Cold Knap was once a Roman port, and the remains of a 3rd century building can still be seen along the shore. Dolaucothi Gold Mines and Luentinum Fort, Carmarthenshire Roman Mines and Fort Dolaucothi is though to have been the only Roman gold mine in Britannia, and would have been protected by an accompanying fort (known as Luentinum).

In the 18th century a large hoard of Roman gold ornaments was found (now on show in the British Museum). Moridunum, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire Roman Fort, Town and Amphitheatre Situated in modern day Carmathen, the visible remains of Moidunum are limited to an amphitheatre thought to have been the furthest west ever built within the Roman empire. Artefacts from Moridunum excavations can be seen at the nearby museum in Abergwili. Nidum, Neath, Neath Roman Fort Situated at the corner of a main road and a modern housing estate lies the remains of the south gate of Nidum Roman Fort. Sarn Helen Roman Road, Powys Roman Road One of the best preserved Roman roads in the whole of Britain, the remains of both cobbles and a ditch are still visible at the Maen Madoc stone in the Brecon Beacons. Segontium, Gwynedd Roman Fort, Town and Temple Built in around 80AD just a few years after completing their conquest of Wales, Segontium was the largest and most important Roman fort in north Wales.

The remains of many of the forts buildings are still visible, quite surprising really considering that Edward I plundered most of the stonework for his castle at Caernarfon! Tomen-y-Mur Roman Fort, Snowdonia Roman Fort and Amphitheatre Visible earthworks of a Roman amphitheatre (albeit a very small one), bath house, temple, parade ground and even a Roman road can be seen, although most of the remains here are from a much later Norman motte and bailey castle. Venta Silurum, Monmouthshire Urban Centre Unquestionably the best surviving Roman town defence walls in Britain (standing up to 5 metres in places!), the remains at Venta Silurum also include a house with underfloor heating, basilica, forum and temple. The site is open to the public. Y Gaer, Brecon Beacons Roman Fort Built in AD75 at the crossroads of two Roman roads, Y Gaer would have been occupied by a contingent of 500 Spanish-recruited cavalrymen. Visible remains today include the perimeter walls, gatehouses and guard towers.

Dubris Portus - definition of Dubris Portus by The Free Dictionary Dubris Portus - definition of Dubris Portus by The Free Dictionary Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Do·ver (dō′vər) 1. A town of southeast England on the Strait of Dover opposite Calais, France. It has been a strategic port since Roman times and is the site of a well-preserved medieval castle. 2. The capital of Delaware, in the central part of the state. It was founded in 1683 on orders from William Penn. Dover (ˈdəʊvə) n 1. (Placename) a port in SE England, in E Kent on the Strait of Dover: the only one of the Cinque Ports that is still important; a stronghold since ancient times and Caesar's first point of attack in the invasion of Britain (55 bc). Pop: 34 087 (2001) 2. (Placename) Strait of Dover a strait between SE England and N France, linking the English Channel with the North Sea. Width: about 32 km (20 miles).

French name: Pas de Calais 3. (Placename) a city in the US, the capital of Delaware, founded in 1683: 18th-century buildings. Pop: 32 808 (2003 est) Do•ver (ˈdoʊ vər) n. 1. a seaport in E Kent, in SE England: point nearest the coast of France. 106,100. 2. Strait of. French, Pas de Calais. a strait between England and France, connecting the English Channel and the North Sea: narrowest point 20 mi. (32 km). 3. the capital of Delaware, in the central part. 23,512. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Roman Dover Home > Dover History > Roman Dover Roman Dover Roman Dover, the British port closest to the rest of the Roman Empire was a thriving town, thought to have covered at least a five hectare area along the Dour valley. The Romans called the town DUBRIS after DUBRAS, the British name meaning 'waters'.

The Roman town had a large harbour, flanked by two lighthouses and three successive forts. Over 60 sites from the Roman period have been found in the Dover area. Sites which are open to the public include the Roman Painted House at Dover, the Roman lighthouse or Pharos in Dover Castle grounds and the Roman fort of Richborough near Sandwich. The museum holds a large collection of Roman Samian ware found in the area Britain's Coastline Aldeburgh Small town and coastal resort in Suffolk, eastern England, 33 km / 20 miles from Ipswich. It maintains a small fishing fleet, serving the local market. The Aldeburgh Festival, founded in 1948 by the English composer Benjamin Britten, is held annually at the Snape Maltings, 8 km / 5 miles west of the town. It is the home of the Britten-Pears School for Advanced Musical Studies. An important and prosperous port in the 16th century, Aldeburgh retains some Tudor buildings, including the timber-framed Moot Hall, built in about 1520-40, which is now a museum.

Once near the centre of the town, the hall presently stands only a short distance from the sea because the shoreline has gradually been eroded. Alde House was home to Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, the first English woman to qualify in medicine. She was elected mayor of Aldeburgh in 1908, becoming the first woman mayor in Britain. Bass Rock Volcanic islet in the Firth of Forth, Scotland, 5 km / 3 miles from North Berwick. It is about 107 m / 350 ft high, and has a ruined castle, a chapel, and a lighthouse. It is a seabird sanctuary, home to the third largest gannetry in the world and the largest in Britain. Bass Rock's castle, which dates from the 16th century, was converted by the English government after 1671 into a state prison in which several eminent Covenanters were confined. The rock was captured in 1691 and held until 1694 for James II by 16 Jacobites against a small army of William III. St Baldred's chapel dates from the 15th century.

The rock can be visited on summer excursions from North Berwick. Baggy Point Baggy Point at Morte near Woolacombe stands proudly on the spectacular, rugged and accessible Atlantic coast of North Devon with its rocky headlands, isolated coves and large sandy beaches. Picnickers are welcome in the grassy fields surrounding the car park. A path leads to the Point with amazing views on both sides and, on a clear day, as far as the Welsh coast. The South West Coast Path passes through the entire property, and there is an extensive network of paths covering the surrounding area. A slipway leads down to the beach where swimming and surfing are popular all year round. On Wednesdays in July and August, tractor rides give the young and old alike a different perspective on this long stretch of sandy beach. Beachy Head Chalk headland on the south coast of England, between Seaford and Eastbourne in East Sussex. Rising to 163 m / 535 ft, it is the eastern end of the South Downs. The lighthouse at the foot of the cliff is 38 m / 125 ft high.

France and the Isle of Wight can be seen across the English Channel from the headland. Belle Tout lighthouse, erected in 1828, was replaced in 1902 by the present cliff-base lighthouse. In June 1690 allied English and Dutch fleets were defeated by the French at the Battle of Beachy Head. To the West of Beachy Head, the 500 ft high chalk cliffs known as the Seven Sisters indicate the end of the South Downs. Seven Sisters Country Park covers almost 700 acres of the Cuckmere Valley and forms part of the Sussex Heritage Coast and the South Downs Way, Long Distance Path. On one of the longest stretches of undeveloped coastline between Southampton and Hastings, the Seven Sisters are a striking feature of the landscape. From Crowlink and Birling Gap, visitors have open access to both the downs and the beach and can enjoy spectacular, unspoilt views out to sea. Crowlink extends for a mile along the cliffs from Birling Gap. As well as offering a viewing point, it is also a point of entry to delightful walks where families can stroll and picnic.

The chalk cliffs at Birling Gap rise up on either side to frame the beach to the east and west. As well as the open grassland that is rich with butterflies and wild flora, Birling Gap features a delightful beach that is ideal for seaside picnics. With its rock pools and areas of pebbles and sand, Birling Gap is also a marine nature reserve. Nearby sites of arch�ological interest have much to tempt families further along the coast. Boulby Head The Cleveland Way footpath runs close to the wall of cliffs, above rocky coves and fishing villages, linking the National Trust's coastal properties. Walkers can enjoy spectacular views, and the cliff tops also provide stunning stop-off points for picnics, Boulby Head, north of Staithes, is Eastern England's highest sea cliff, 650 ft (200 metres) high. The cliffs, woodland and farmland provide a variety of habitats for flora and fauna. Roe deer enjoy the woodland cover, while kittiwakes and cormorants choose precarious nesting sites on the cliff face. Primroses, orchids, adders, winkles, crabs and anemones are some of the species to be found.

There are many fascinating industrial arch�ological sites including, at Ravenscar, the renowned Peak Alum Works. Huge quantities of shale were removed from the cliffs in order to extract alum, an important chemical in the tanning and dyeing industries. The Trust's Coastal Centre at Ravenscar, explaining how the process worked, also houses ammonites and other fossils for which the area is renowned. Three miles up the coast, at Robin Hood's Bay the Old Coastguard Station is open to visitors, housing information, education facilities and a holiday apartment. Bournemouth Seven miles of sandy beaches, first class attractions and excellent accommodation ranging from the finest four star hotels to guest houses and self catering, make Bournemouth one of Britain's most popular holiday destinations. Clean and green with over 2000 acres of parks and gardens and a year round climate that ranks amongst Britain's best, it's no surprise the resort attracts over 5.5 million visitors per year. At the heart of your holiday, there's seven golden miles of dream coastline, known as Britain's Baywatch.

Wide beaches of deep, soft sand are just so enticing - whether you love to swim, dance about in the surf, build sand castles to die for or just lie back and soak up some sun. Branscombe The Old Bakery is a stone-built and partially rendered building beneath thatch, which until 1987 was the last traditional working bakery in Devon. The old baking equipment has been preserved in the baking room and the rest of the building now serves as a tea-room. Manor Mill, still in working order and recently restored, is a water-powered mill which probably supplied the flour for the bakery. The forge is open daily and the blacksmith sells the ironwork he produces Brownsea Island A wonderfully atmospheric island of heath and woodland, privately owned until acquired by the Trust in 1962, and now a haven for a rich variety of wildlife, including red squirrels and many species of bird. Part of the island is leased as a nature reserve to the Dorset Wildlife Trust. There are many fine walks and spectacular views of Poole Harbour Note: Boats run from Poole Quay and Sandbanks. Visitors may land from own boats at Pottery Pier at west end of island, accessible at all stages of the tide.

Please note that the island�s paths are uneven in places. Crail Ancient seaport and summer resort in Fife unitary authority, Scotland, 15 km / 9 miles southeast of St Andrews. Crabs and lobster are the principal catch of the local fishing industry. The town's harbour district has been designated a conservation area. In June 1559 the Scottish Protestant reformer John Knox preached in Crail on his return from exile on the continent. Dover Market town and seaport in Kent, southeast England, on the coast of the English Channel. It is Britain's nearest point to mainland Europe, 34 km / 21 miles from Calais, France. Dover is the world's busiest passenger port and England's principal cross-channel port, with ferry, hovercraft, and cross-channel train services. As Roman Dubris, the port was an important naval base and the starting point of Watling Street. The Roman beacon or `lighthouse�, dating from about 50 AD, in the grounds of the Norman castle, is one of the oldest Roman buildings in the country. Dover was the largest of the original Cinque Ports.

Dover is known for its white cliffs, and views from the castle keep, 116 m / 380 ft above sea level, can include the French coast from Boulogne to Gravelines, the shoreline from Folkestone to Ramsgate, and many of the fortifications honeycombing the Dover cliffs. The White Cliffs Experience Museum illustrates the history of Dover from Roman times to World War II. Dover Castle was built on the cliffs overlooking the town, on the site of earlier fortifications. The harbour is divided into three main areas incorporating the outer harbour, the seaward boundary of which is the south breakwater, the west docks, and the east docks. The west docks include the Hoverport; Admiralty Pier, the main operating point for cross-channel services; the Prince of Wales' Pier; the train ferry dock; and the tidal basin with the Granville and Wellington Docks. The east docks comprise berths, the industrial land area, and the east docks' car ferry terminal, opened in 1953. The White Cliffs of Dover are internationally famous.

The �Gateway to the White Cliffs� visitor centre has spectacular views and introduces the visitor to five miles of coast and countryside through imaginative displays and interpretation. Much of the chalk downland along the clifftops is an SSSI, AONB and Heritage Coast with interesting flora and fauna, and the visitor centre is an excellent place to watch the world�s busiest shipping lanes The White Cliffs of Dover mark the point where the chalk ridge of hills known as the North Downs meet the English Channel. Perched above the Straits of Dover, the National Trust Saga Gateway to the White Cliffs introduces the visitor to this breathtaking landscape. Containing a fascinating photographic display telling the story of the cliffs from prehistory to the present and assisted by computer interactive and audio sculptures, there is nowhere better to discover the coast and countryside of South East Kent. To take a gentle walk along the cliffs and pause for a picnic on the chalk downland that looks down over the sea is to experience the expansive and refreshing landscape at its best. A walk along the cliff tops leads to South Foreland Lighthouse, quite literally, the 'highlight' of the White Cliffs. A 30-minute tour of the lighthouse reveals how it has protected ships and sailors off the coast of Dover.

From here on Christmas Eve 1897 Guglielmo Marconi made the world's first ship-to-shore radio transmission, to which we owe the safety of countless ships in waters all over the world East Head At the mouth of Chichester Harbour, East Head is a remote, narrow spit of sand and shingle beach punctuated with dunes and mudflats. Families can get away from it all in the wilderness area near the mouth of the harbour, where the sensational coastline becomes increasingly dramatic and exposed. Like the harbour itself, East Head if one of the most exciting places in Western Europe to see a diverse population of overwintering birds. The promontory is a great viewing platform onto the busy harbour, which East Head plays an important part in sheltering. Godrevy The bay at Godrevy offers less mobile visitors a superb site for a coastal picnic. High cliffs support some of the best maritime heathland in the country, with many species of plant, animal and insect life. The coast is edged by National Trust land that is open to the public and gives access to Godrevy Head, the highest point on this coast which boasts magnificent views inland and towards St Ives.

The earthwork at Godrevy Head is believed to have been constructed against the threat of the Spanish Armada in 1588, and Godrevy Lighthouse (which can be seen from the headland) was the inspiration for Virginia's Woolf's novel 'To the Lighthouse'. Families can walk along the cliffs and get active down on the sand too. The long, wide beach between Godrevy Head and Gwithian is ideal for surfing and swimming, and there is a multitude of craggy rocks and coves to explore. Hastings Resort in East Sussex, southeast England, on the English Channel. Fishing is an important activity; the town has Britain's largest fleet of beach-launched fishing boats and a new wholesale fish market. William the Conqueror landed at Pevensey to the west and defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Hastings flourished in the 12th and 13th centuries as the chief of the Cinque Ports. It has the ruins of a Norman castle. The annual Hastings Premier, England's leading international chess tournament, is held here in December/January.

The old town in the east part of Hastings is surrounded by high cliffs, and includes the 13th-century St Clement's Church; the old town hall, now housing a museum of local history; and the Perpendicular All Saints' Church. The castle ruins include a museum which gives an account of the invasion of 1066 and the history of the castle. The Fisherman's Museum, housed in a building which was once the fishing community's church, and the Shipwreck Heritage Centre depict the town's fishing and maritime history. The St Clement's Caves, a labyrinth of sandstone caves below the West Hill and East Hill cliff railways, include a museum which illustrates the importance of smuggling to the economy of the town in the 18th century. The wreck of the Dutch East Indiaman Amsterdam (1748) lies buried in mud on the beach near Hastings. Holywell Bay A stone's throw from the popular resort of Newquay, Holywell Bay is the largest bay on the National Trust's stretch of coast to the NE of St Ives. Convenient access points and link paths enable visitors to devise a variety of easy routes for wonderful walks around the cliffs and across the springy turf of the hinterland.

Picnics can be enjoyed at points all along the South Coast Path. Holywell Beach below offers more sheltered spots to stop for a snack. There are many natural delights to be explored with sand dunes that rise up to 60 metres behind the beach and the half-hidden, grotto-like interior of Holywell Cave. At low tide a 70-year-old shipwreck can be seen in the water just off the beach. Studland Bay Fine sandy beaches stretch continuously for 3ml from South Haven Point to the chalk cliffs of Handfast Point and Old Harry Rocks, and include Shell Bay and a designated naturist area. The heathland behind the beach is a National Nature Reserve and a haven for many rare birds and other forms of wildlife. There are several public paths and two nature trails here. Bird hides at Little Sea Whitby Port and resort in North Yorkshire, northern England, on the North Sea coast, at the mouth of the River Esk, 32 km / 20 miles northwest of Scarborough. Captain James Cook served his apprenticeship in Whitby and he sailed from here on his voyage to the Pacific Ocean in 1768.

Whitby was an important whaling centre and shipbuilding town in the 18th and 19th centuries. Mineral resources include jet, and Whitby also has potash reserves which run under the sea. In 664 the Synod of Whitby, which affected the course of Christianity in England, was held here. The abbey was built on the site of a Saxon foundation established in 657 by St Hilda and destroyed by the Danes in 867. A Benedictine abbey was established in 1078, and the present ruins, reached from the town by 199 steps, date from 1220. Caedmon, the earliest-known English Christian poet, worked in the abbey in the 7th century. Near the abbey ruins stands the partly Norman parish church of St Mary. Captain Cook's ship Resolution was built in Whitby, and the Captain Cook Memorial Museum commemorates the life of the explorer. Other features include the Pannet Park Museum and Art Gallery and the Whitby Lifeboat Museum. The novelist Storm Jameson was born in Whitby in 1897.

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) was set here. Isle of Wight Whether or not the great poet munched his way through a hamper on Tennyson Down, he certainly enjoyed strolling by the coast there. The white chalk cliffs on the SW of the Isle of Wight reach their highest point at Tennyson Down, 147 metres above sea level, and the spot is marked with the cross of the Tennyson Memorial. There are fantastic views along the island's SW coast and to Yarmouth and the mainland. It is easy to get the most out of Tennyson Down, thanks to the network of waymarked paths, and most of the area is covered by spring downland turf, making it a comfortable place to stop, picnic and admire the landscape. It is also one of the most important downland sites in Britain with birds such as cormorants, guillemots and razorbills nesting along the chalk ridge which continues west over West High Down, ending at Needles Headland. Turning north, Alum Bay is known for its multi-coloured cliffs.

A History of Dover, England A BRIEF HISTORY OF DOVER By Tim Lambert ROMAN DOVER Dover is the gateway to England. Because of its strategic position Dover has always been an important port. In Roman times Dover was an important harbor. The Romans built a stone fort to protect it and a civilian settlement grew up nearby. It was called Dubris. In 1971 a Roman house was found in New Street. The walls of the house had paintings. They are the oldest surviving paintings in Britain. The Romans also built two lighthouses on either side of the harbor. One, the Pharos, still stands. In Saxon times the Church of St Mary in Castra was built alongside it. The old lighthouse was used as a bell tower. However in the 4th century Roman civilization declined and the last Roman soldiers left Britain in 407 AD. DOVER IN THE MIDDLE AGES Later in the 5th century the Saxons founded another settlement at Dover. Then in the 9th century Alfred the Great created a network of fortified settlements across his kingdom called burhs. In the event of a Danish attack all the men in the area could gather in the local burh to fight them.

In the 10th century Dover was made a burh. An earth rampart probably protected it with a wooden palisade on top. But Dover was more than a fortress. It was also a busy little town with weekly markets. In the 10th century Dover also had a royal mint. Dover suffered disaster after the Norman invasion of 1066. The Normans sacked Dover then burned it (an easy task when most buildings were made of wood with thatched roofs). However Dover soon recovered from the disaster. In the later 12th century King Henry II built a stone castle to protect Dover. In 1216 some barons tried to depose King John and they invited a French Prince and his followers to come to England to take the throne. The French laid siege to Dover Castle but they failed to capture it. However in 1295 the French attacked Dover and burned it. Despite the attack Medieval Dover flourished. In 1203 Hubert de Burgh (who later held Dover castle against the French) built the Maison de Dieu (house of God) where poor travelers could stay.

In the Middle Ages people believed their sins would be forgiven if they went on long journeys called pilgrimages. Many pilgrims came to England through Dover. Henry VIII closed the Maison de Dieu but in modern times it was used as a town hall and museum. There was also a priory (small abbey) in Dover. Although it was closed by Henry VIII it lives on in the street names Priory Road, Priory Hill and Priory Grove. In the Middle Ages Dover was one of the cinque ports, who were required to provided ships and crews for the king. It was also a busy little port. Many fishermen lived in Dover and merchant ships carried cargoes to and from France. DOVER IN THE 16TH CENTURY, 17TH CENTURY AND 18TH CENTURY Through the centuries Dover continued to be a busy port and in 1583 it was given an enclosed harbor. Shakespeare Cliff is said to get its name because it was mentioned by Shakespeare in his play King Lear. However in 1665-66 Dover suffered an outbreak of plague. Nevertheless it continued to grow.

In the 18th century Dover was known for its shipbuilding and rope making industries as well as its fishermen. There was also a leather industry in Dover. Meanwhile in 1778 an Act of Parliament formed a body of men called Paving Commissioners with powers to pave the streets of Dover and light them (with oil lamps). In 1793 Britain went to war with France. So in 1794-95 a network of fortifications were created on the heights overlooking Dover. Crabble Mill was built in 1812 to grind grain to flour. It is now open to the public. MODERN DOVER In the 19th century the old ship building industry declined but Dover boomed as a cross channel port. From the 1820s steam ships carried passengers across the Channel. In 1861 Dover was connected to London by rail, which made it easier for travelers to reach the town. The first car ferry from Dover began in 1928. A train ferry began in 1936. From 1968 Dover was connected to France by hovercraft. Meanwhile Admiralty Pier was built in the mid 19th century.

The Prince of Wales opened at the beginning of the 20th century. In the 19th century there were a number of improvements to Dover. From 1822 Dover was lit by gas and in the 1850s sewers were dug. Dover Hospital opened in 1850. Between 1897 and 1936 electric trams ran in the streets of Dover but they were eventually replaced by buses. Meanwhile in 1875 Captain Webb became the first person to swim the Channel from Dover to France and on 25 July 1909 Louis Bleriot (1872-1936) flew from northern France and landed at Northall Meadow by Dover Castle. During World War II Dover was bombed. It was also possible for the Germans to fire shells from France. In all 216 civilians were killed. Meanwhile trawlers were converted to mine sweepers. They 'swept' part of the Channel and were known as the Dover patrol. Charlton Shopping Centre was built in 1981. Today Dover continues to be a thriving port. Today the population of Dover is 37,000.

Question: Dubris is the Roman name for which coastal town in England?
Answer: DOVER