🏛️ Venta Cunetio
Romano-British town ruins in Berkshire, England
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Near Silchester, Berkshire, England (51.41°N, 1.69°W)
- Period: Established early 1st century AD; occupied until early 5th century
- Status: Open-air archaeological site; largely unexcavated
- Access: Free; adjacent to Silchester Roman City visitor facilities
Venta Cunetio was a market town of Roman Britain, located in what is now Berkshire. The settlement served as a commercial and administrative centre for the surrounding region during the Romano-British period. The name derives from the Celtic word for market combined with the tribal name Cuneti. Substantial remains of the town's defensive walls and internal structures are visible at the site today ...