🏛️ Durovernum
Romano-British settlement and fort near Canterbury, Kent
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Near Canterbury, Kent, southeastern England
- Period: Established 1st century CE; occupied through Roman withdrawal circa 410 CE
- Roman designation: Fort and civilian settlement on the road network
- Archaeological status: Remains largely buried; visible features minimal
Durovernum was a Romano-British settlement and military fort located near present-day Canterbury in Kent. Established during the early Roman occupation of Britain following the invasion of 43 CE, it served as a strategic point along the road network connecting London and the southeastern coast. The site remained occupied throughout the Roman period until the withdrawal of Roman forces around 410 CE ...