Roman Britain in Twenty Towns: A Visitor's Guide

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Professor Richard Hingley (Durham University, UK) Christina Unwin (Independent Scholar, UK)

Roman Britain in Twenty Towns

Name: Roman Britain in Twenty Towns
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A Visitor's Guide

Professor Richard Hingley (Durham University, UK), Christina Unwin (Independent Scholar, UK)

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Bloomsbury
14 May 2026

History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Archaeology by period & region; Travel & holiday guides; Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides

From Hadrian’s Wall to Sulis Minerva’s 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 settlement or where it began life as a military fortress or fort. Written by an expert in the field, each chapter addresses the following:

- An introduction to the history of the settlement, its origins and significance. - An outline of the main ancient sites and monuments, with concise information on museums. - Accessible maps of the archaeological features of each town. - An up-to-date summary of the recent work on each Roman town, supported by further reading.

By following the footsteps of ancient peoples, this interactive guide offers users a fascinating picture of what can be seen at these urban centres.

By: Professor Richard Hingley (Durham University UK)
Illustrated by: Christina Unwin (Independent Scholar UK)
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781350520110
ISBN 10: 135052011X
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 14 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

List of Illustrations List of Maps Introduction Part One. The Colonies 1. Colchester: Britain's First Town 2. Lincoln: the Place by the Pool 3. Gloucester: the Bright Place 4. York: the Place of the Yews Part Two: Local Capitals 5. Verulamium: Friendly Community 6. Chichester: New Market of the Regni 7. Silchester: Place in the Woods 8. Canterbury: Town in the Alder Marsh 9. Winchester: Market of the Belgae 10. Cirencester: Town of the Dobunni 11. Dorchester: Town With Henges 12. Exeter: Riverine Place 13. Leicester: the Earthen Fort 14. Caistor by Norwich: Market of the Iceni 15. Aldborough: Victorian Pleasure Garden 16. Caerwent: Market of the Silures 17. Wroxeter: the Old Works 18. Carmarthen: Sea Fort Part Three: Other Significant Towns 19. London: a Place Rich in Traders 20. Bath: Spa of the Goddess Sulis Notes Bibliography Index

Richard Hingley is Emeritus Professor of Roman Archaeology at Durham University, UK. He is the author of Hadrian's Wall: A Life (2012), Londinium: A Biography (Bloomsbury Academic, 2018, winner of the 2019 Prose Award) and Conquering the Ocean: The Roman Invasion of Britain (2022).

Reviews for Roman Britain in Twenty Towns: A Visitor's Guide

This book provides a fantastic overview of the archaeology of Roman towns in Britain, and combines the latest interpretations of Romano-British urbanism with practical guidance for visiting all of the key sites. -- Andrew Gardner, Professor of the Archaeology of the Roman Empire, UCL Institute of Archaeology, UK Richard Hingley has succeeded in writing a guidebook to the towns of Roman Britain that is so evocative and clear in its descriptions that visitors will have no difficulty conjuring up the ancient walls, streets, buildings, and daily bustle as they walk around the modern landscapes. -- Edward Biddulph, Senior Project Manager, Oxford Archaeology, UK