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Roman Britain in Twenty Towns
- Narrator
- Niall Lucas
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 2 April 2026
- Run Time
- 11 hours 22 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
From Hadrian’s Wall to Sulis Minerva’s spa at Bath and the public buildings and walled circuits of other towns, Britain has a wealth of Roman urban remains to examine.
Designed for visitors wishing to explore the archaeological landscape, this user-friendly guide sets out a plan of 20 Roman towns – explaining how visitors can find the site and what they may expect to see. Where appropriate, this book explores how the town developed from an Iron Age settlement or where it began life as a military fortress or fort. Written by an expert in the field, each chapter addresses the following:
- An introduction to the history of the settlement, its origins and significance.
- An outline of the main ancient sites and monuments, with concise information on museums.
- Accessible maps of the archaeological features of each town.
- An up-to-date summary of the recent work on each Roman town, supported by further reading.
By following the footsteps of ancient peoples, this interactive guide offers users a fascinating picture of what can be seen at these urban centres.
Critics Review
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A splendidly useful book ... It is full of tips on how to make the best of a visit, offering clear directions, and a star-rating that helps to identify the Roman monuments and museum displays most worth seeing.
International Journal of the Classical Tradition
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This book provides a fantastic overview of the archaeology of Roman towns in Britain, and combines the latest interpretations of Romano-British urbanism with practical guidance for visiting all of the key sites.
Andrew Gardner, Professor of the Archaeology of the Roman Empire, UCL Institute of Archaeology, UK
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Richard Hingley has succeeded in writing a guidebook to the towns of Roman Britain that is so evocative and clear in its descriptions that visitors will have no difficulty conjuring up the ancient walls, streets, buildings, and daily bustle as they walk around the modern landscapes.
Edward Biddulph, Senior Project Manager, Oxford Archaeology, UK
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An enjoyable, and useful, read worthy of any bookshelf but (more importantly) one to be packed and used when you visit these sites.
Current Archaeology
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Details
- Author
- Richard Hingley, illustrated by Christina Unwin
- Narrator
- Niall Lucas
- Duration
- 11 hours 22 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 April 2026
- ISBN
- 9781350625372
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Archaeology, Archaeology by period / region, Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc, Ancient history
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents Roman Britain in Twenty Towns by Richard Hingley, read by Nial Lucas From Hadrian’s Wall to Sulis Minerva’s spa at Bath and the public buildings and walled circuits of other towns, Britain has a wealth of Roman urban remains to examine.Designed for visitors wishing to explore the archaeological landscape, this user-friendly guide sets out a plan of 20 Roman towns – explaining how visitors can find the site and what they may expect to see. Where appropriate, this book explores how the town developed from an Iron Age settlement or where it began life as a military fortress or fort. Written by an expert in the field, each chapter addresses the following:- An introduction to the history of the settlement, its origins and significance.- An outline of the main ancient sites and monuments, with concise information on museums.- Accessible maps of the archaeological features of each town.- An up-to-date summary of the recent work on each Roman town, supported by further reading.By following the footsteps of ancient peoples, this interactive guide offers users a fascinating picture of what can be seen at these urban centres.
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