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Balkerne Gate is a Roman gateway that formed part of the defences of Camulodunum, the Roman settlement at Colchester in Essex. Dating to the mid-first century AD, it represents one of the most substantial surviving examples of Roman military architecture in Britain. The gate comprises two barrel-vaulted passages flanked by projecting towers, constructed in flint and mortar, and originally stood approximately seven metres high. It was built during the early phase of Roman occupation, likely in the decades following the Claudian invasion of AD 43, and demonstrates the sophisticated engineering techniques employed by Roman military architects in establishing their provincial infrastructure.
Balkerne Gate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002187. View the official record →
Balkerne Gate is a Roman gateway that formed part of the defences of Camulodunum, the Roman settlement at Colchester in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002187.
Balkerne Gate is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002187.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heath Farm Dyke Middle (rear of Alan Way): part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum of Camulodunum (2.8 km), Kidman's Dyke North and Middle: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum of Camulodunum (3.4 km), Gryme's Dyke at Stanway Green: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum (3.7 km).
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