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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Durnovaria-Sorviodunum

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Durnovaria-Sorviodunum
Roman settlement remains in Dorset, England


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 17:15
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Near Dorchester, Dorset, England (50.715ยฐN, 2.432ยฐW)
  • Period: Established 1st century CE; occupied through Roman Britain
  • Roman Names: Durnovaria (primary); Sorviodunum (variant/alternative designation)
  • Status: Archaeological site with visible earthworks and museum collections

Durnovaria-Sorviodunum represents a significant Roman settlement in southern Britain, located near present-day Dorchester in Dorset. The site was ...

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