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Colchester Roman Circus is a monument complex in Essex that incorporates remains of both a Roman circus and later Benedictine structures. The circus dates to the Roman period and represents part of the entertainment and sporting infrastructure of the Roman settlement at Colchester. Later medieval development saw sections of the Benedictine Abbey of St John constructed within or overlying the earlier Roman site, demonstrating continuity of use and occupation across different historical periods. The survival of both Roman and Norman-period remains at this location provides evidence of Colchester's significance as a major urban centre from the first century onwards through the medieval period.
Colchester Roman Circus including sections of the Benedictine Abbey of St John is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021426. View the official record →
Colchester Roman Circus is a monument complex in Essex that incorporates remains of both a Roman circus and later Benedictine structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021426.
Colchester Roman Circus including sections of the Benedictine Abbey of St John 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 1021426.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Berechurch Dyke: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum (3.5 km), Gryme's Dyke at Stanway Green: part of the Iron Age territorial oppidum and Romano-British town of Camulodunum (3.7 km), Gosbecks Iron Age and Romano-British site (4 km).
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