🏛️ Lindum-Durobrivae
Roman fort and settlement remains near Lincoln, Lincolnshire
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near Lincoln in the East Midlands of England
- Roman fort established circa 70 CE during the conquest of Britain
- Served as a key military and administrative centre for nearly four centuries
- Site now largely beneath modern Lincoln; surviving remains visible in limited areas
Lindum-Durobrivae was a significant Roman fort established on the River Witham in what is now Lincolnshire. Founded around 70 CE as part of the Roman advance northward through Britain, it became one of the most important military installations in the province. The site functioned as both a military headquarters and commercial hub, with an associated civilian settlement growing around the fort's defensive perimeter ...