๐๏ธ Lindum Colonia
Roman fortress and legionary settlement in Lincolnshire, England
๐ Fast Facts
- Roman fortress established circa 70 CE as a legionary base
- Developed into a colonia (chartered settlement) in the 2nd century
- Located in modern Lincoln, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Substantial remains include the Newport Arch and fortification walls
Lindum Colonia was one of the most significant Roman military settlements in Roman Britain. Established around 70 CE as a fortress for the Ninth Hispanic Legion, it occupied a strategic position on the Witham River in the territory of the Coritani tribe. By the 2nd century, it had evolved from a purely military installation into a chartered civil settlement and became one of only four coloniae in Roman Britain, alongside Colchester, Gloucester, and York ...