🏛️ Durobrivae
Romano-British town and pottery production centre in Cambridgeshire
📌 Fast Facts
- Romano-British settlement occupied from the 1st to 4th centuries AD
- Located near the River Nene in the Peterborough area, Cambridgeshire
- Major centre for Castor ware pottery production and distribution
- Now a scheduled ancient monument; remains visible as earthworks and through archaeological survey
Durobrivae was a significant Romano-British town and industrial centre situated in what is now Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire. The site flourished as a commercial hub during the Roman occupation of Britain, particularly between the 2nd and 4th centuries AD. It served as an important nodal point on the road network connecting London and Lincoln, facilitating trade across the region ...