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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Lindum Colonia

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๐Ÿ›๏ธ Lindum Colonia
Roman fortress and city in Lincoln, England


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 03:10
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom (52.640916, -1.127958)
  • Established as a Roman fortress around 70 CE; developed into a colonia by the 2nd century
  • One of the four provincial capitals of Roman Britain
  • Visible remains include the Newport Arch and sections of the Roman wall

Lindum Colonia was a major Roman settlement in Britain, established initially as a military fortress for the Ninth ...

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