Roman wall, City of London

Photograph taken 1945 - 1980 © Historic England Archive ref: AA98/05964

A fragment of the Roman town wall of London. Many Roman towns still have fragments of their original walls surviving. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010). Find out more.

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Greater London City of London

Period

Roman (43 - 409)

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An aerial view of Housesteads Fort. Its Roman name 'Vercovicium' means 'The Place of Fighters'. It was one of a chain of forts built along Hadrian's Wall. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010). Read detailed archaeological description.

Roman wall, City of London

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