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The relationship of the Roman Empire with Britain is long and detailed: from 55 BCE, when Julius Caesar first saw a land rich for conquest, to 410 when Emperor Honorius left the islands to fend for themselves against invaders. The centuries of Roman occupation mean it’s little wonder that remnants can be seen throughout the entire country. Of course, many of these sites are well-known, such as Chedworth Roman Villa or the Roman Baths in the city of the same name - but others have lain forgotten.
Denise Allen and Mike Bryan’s Roman Britain And Where To Find It, out 15 September from Amberley Publishing, aims to “tell you where to find all the bits of Roman Britain where there is still something to see”. The book highlights sites that are still visible and accessible to the public and provides ‘star ratings’ to demonstrate how much remains to be seen. Details are also provided on opening times and websites for anybody wishing to visit a particular site. From museums to ruins, fortresses, Hadrian’s Wall and many lesser-known sites, the book is a must-have for anyone with an interest in the 350 years of Roman occupation that left an indelible mark on the British Isles.