Roman Britain in Twenty Towns : A Visitor's Guide

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Roman Britain in Twenty Towns : A Visitor's GuideFrom Hadrians Wall to Sulis Minervas spa at Bath and the public buildings and walled circuits of other towns, Britain has a wealth of Roman urban remains to examine. Designed for visitors wishing to explore the archaeological landscape, this user friendly guide sets out a plan of 20 Roman towns explaining how visitors can find the site and what they may expect to see. Where appropriate, this book explores how the town developed from an Iron Age

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