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Archaeology - Sites to see

Verulamium

Verulamium Roman City, St Albans is arguably the most important archaeological site in the county. Founded soon after the Roman conquest in A.D. 43, the settlement developed into one of the most important towns of Roman Britain, and the only one granted the self-governing status of ‘municipium’. Eventually the defences enclosed some 81 hectares, about half of which is accessible today. There are considerable remains to be seen, including parts of the defences and town walls, the foundations of the south-east (London) gate, the remains of a hypocausted building, and the theatre. An extensive collection of excavated material, including some particularly fine mosaics, is displayed at Verulamium Museum.

Verulamium park is situated on the south-west side of St Albans, and is amply signposted from the city centre.

Map showing Verulamium