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πŸ›οΈ Durnovaria-Sorviodunum

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πŸ›οΈ Durnovaria-Sorviodunum
Romano-British settlement in Dorset, 1st–5th century AD


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 11 Apr 2026 at 17:30
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Near Dorchester, Dorset, England
  • Period: 1st–5th century AD
  • Names: Durnovaria (Latin) and Sorviodunum (alternative)
  • Remains: Earthwork fortifications and subsurface archaeological deposits

Durnovaria-Sorviodunum is a Romano-British settlement in Dorset that served as a significant administrative and economic centre during the ...

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