🏛️ Lindum Colonia
Roman fortress and city in Lincoln, England
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom (52.640916, -1.127958)
- Established as a Roman fortress around 70 CE; developed into a colonia by the 2nd century
- One of the four provincial capitals of Roman Britain
- Visible remains include the Newport Arch and sections of the Roman wall
Lindum Colonia was a major Roman settlement in Britain, established initially as a military fortress for the Ninth Legion and later promoted to the status of colonia—a settlement reserved for Roman citizens. The site occupied a strategic position on the River Witham in what is now Lincoln, serving as an important administrative and commercial hub during the Roman occupation of Britain. Substantial archaeological evidence confirms its status as one of the four principal cities of Roman Britain ...