🏛️ Lindinis-Korinion
Roman fort and settlement in Somerset
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near Ilchester, Somerset, England
- Roman auxiliary fort established circa 50 CE during the early conquest of Britain
- Occupied for approximately 350 years through the late Roman period
- Site lies beneath modern farmland; limited surface features visible
Lindinis-Korinion was a Roman auxiliary fort and associated civilian settlement in the Somerset Levels, positioned to control the River Yeo and monitor the surrounding lowland region. Established in the early decades of the Roman occupation of Britain, the fort served as a military administrative and supply centre throughout the Roman period. Archaeological investigations conducted primarily in the mid-20th century revealed evidence of barrack blocks, a commander's residence, granaries, and ...