Roman Britain Terms and Definitions

Roman Britain

The period of 43-410 AD when Britain was under Roman Rule

Roman emperor who intimated the conquest of Britain in 43AD.

Claudius

Warrior queen of the Iceni tribe who led a revolt against Roman expedition

Boudica.

A defensive wall marking the northern boundary of Roman Britain

Hadrian Wall

A second Roman Frontier wall that was built further north than Hadrian Wall

Camulodunum

Roman name for Colchester , the first Roman capital in Britain.

Camulodunum

Roman name for Bath, known for its healing hot springs and temple.

Aquare Sulis 

The spread of Roman Culture, language, and infrastructure in Britain.

Romanization

A large roman military unit; several legions were stationed in Britain.

Legion

A Roman country estate, often luxirous

Villa

CENTRAL PUBLIC SPACE in Roman towns for markets and civic activities.

Forum

A public building used for administration and legal matters.

Basilica

Engineered routes connecting towns and forts across Britain.

Roman Roads

A MAJOR Roman Road from Denver to Wroxeter

Fosse Way

A mystery religion popular among Roman Soliders.

Mithraism

Indigenous groups in Britain before and during Roman rule.

Celtic Tribes.

Religious leaders among Celtic tribes, often opposed by Romans.

Druids.

Cheif Roman God , often worshipped by Britain

Jupiter

A syncretic deity worshipped at Bath that combined Celtic and Roman Traits..

Sulius Minerva

Military installations used to secure Roman control

Roman Forts

A Roman fort near Hadrian Wall that perserved writing tablets.

Vinolanda

A legal status granting rights and privileges within the empire.

Roman Citizenship

Exchange of goods like pottery,wine and metals across empire.

Roman Trade

Objects such as moaics, coins and tools found in archaelogical sites

Roman Artifacts

Polytheisctic belief system including gods like Mars,Venus and Mercury..

Roman Religion

Traditional Date that marks the end of Roman Rule in Britain.

410 AD.