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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Eburacum-Petuaria

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Eburacum-Petuaria
Roman legionary fortress and civilian settlement in Yorkshire


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 18:30
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Founded circa 71 CE as a Roman military fortress
  • Located in present-day York, North Yorkshire, England
  • Served as capital of the Roman province of Britannia Superior from 211 CE
  • Largely buried beneath modern York; substantial remains preserved in situ and in museums

Eburacum was a major Roman legionary fortress established in northern Britain during the governorship of Agricola. The settlement ...

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