🏛️ Calleva Atrebatum
Romano-British settlement near Silchester, Hampshire
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near the village of Silchester in Hampshire, England
- Major Romano-British town occupied from approximately 50 CE to 410 CE
- Designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument
- Extensive earthwork defenses and archaeological remains visible above ground
Calleva Atrebatum was a significant settlement during the Roman occupation of Britain, serving as a regional administrative and commercial center. The site comprises substantial remains of the town walls, internal street patterns, and building foundations spread across approximately 55 acres. Systematic archaeological investigation began in the 19th century and continues to reveal details of Romano-British urban life ...