🏛️ Roman Amphitheatre of Verulamium
Monumental arena of a Roman provincial town in Britain
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
- Period: 1st–early 2nd century CE
- Arena dimensions: Approximately 80–90 metres in length
- Status: Partially excavated; earthwork remains visible above ground
The Roman Amphitheatre of Verulamium is an arena structure in St Albans, Hertfordshire, that represents one of the few surviving examples of Roman amphitheatres in Britain. Constructed during the 1st or early 2nd century CE, it reflects the administrative and social importance of Verulamium as a Roman municipium in the province of Britannia. As of 2026, the site remains substantially visible, with earthwork remains forming a distinctive oval depression in the landscape that can be accessed ...