Reading

• Reading is a town located on the junction of the River Thames with the River Kennet in the County of Berkshire.
• The Reading Museum holds a copy of the Bayeux Tapestry and the Finds from nearby Roman Silchester known as Calleva Atrebatum.

Museums

• Reading Museum
  • The Silchester Gallery
  • The Finds of Roman Silchester known as Calleva Atrebatum, are held in this Gallery.

Roman Sites

• Silchester
  • Located 9 miles (14km) to the southwest of Reading.
  • The village of Silchester holds the Remains of the Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum including the Roman Walls and Amphitheatre.

Roman Roads

• Portway
  • London-Silchester-Old Sarum–Dorchester
• Ermin Street
  • Siklchester-Swindon–Cirencester–Gloucester

Reading Museum