๐๏ธ Durovernum-Rutupiae
Roman fort and settlement in Kent, England
๐ Fast Facts
- Located near Richborough, Kent, England (51.277897, 1.283663)
- Established circa 43 CE as a Roman beachhead during the Claudian invasion of Britain
- Served as a major port and military stronghold through the 4th century CE
- Now managed by English Heritage as Richborough Roman Fort archaeological site
Durovernum-Rutupiae was one of Britain's most strategically important Roman military installations, established shortly after the invasion of 43 ...