Peterborough

  • Peterborough is a cathedral city located on the river Nene in Cambridgeshire in the East of England Region.
  • The Roman Fort of Durobrivae was located 5 miles (8km) west at Water Newton, which guarded the crossing of the river Nene on Ermine Street.

History

  • Longthorpe, a suburb located 2 miles (3km) west of the town centre, was the site of a Roman Fort built in c. 44 CE to hold a Vexillatio of around 3,000 soldiers.
  • Peterborough exported Roman ceramic pottery known as Nene Valley Ware between the 2nd-4th century CE.
  • Durobrivae is mentioned in the Antonine Itinerary (2nd century CE).
  • A Roman Silver Hoard known as the Water Newton Treasure was found near the Roman Fort of Durobrivae.

Roman Roads

  • Ermine Street
  • Fen Causeway (24 mile or 39 km)
    • Peterborough-Eldernell-March-Denver (Norfolk)

 

Water Eaton (Durobrivae)

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