Roman Towns

Roman towns in Britain were important centres of administration, trade, and daily life during the Roman occupation from the 1st to the 4th centuries AD. Built using planned layouts, they typically featured straight roads, forums, baths, temples, shops, and public buildings. Towns such as Londinium, Verulamium, and Calleva Atrebatum connected Britain to the wider Roman Empire through trade and governance. Roman towns introduced new technologies, sanitation systems, and architectural styles, influencing how people lived and interacted. Archaeological remains of streets, mosaics, walls, and artefacts reveal a blend of Roman traditions and local customs. Studying Roman towns helps us understand urban life, social structure, and cultural change in Roman Britain.