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The Roman amphitheatre at Guildhall Yard is a scheduled ancient monument representing one of the most significant structural remains of Roman London, dating to the late first or early second century AD. Discovered during excavations in the City of London, the amphitheatre was constructed as an entertainment and gathering space typical of Roman urban centres, with substantial stone and timber construction forming an elliptical arena surrounded by tiered seating. The surviving archaeological remains include portions of the walls and structural elements that demonstrate the considerable engineering effort invested in the building's construction. This monument provides important evidence for the scale and sophistication of Londinium during the Roman period and remains a key archaeological site for understanding Roman Britain's urban development.
Roman amphitheatre, Guildhall Yard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013411. View the official record →
The Roman amphitheatre at Guildhall Yard is a scheduled ancient monument representing one of the most significant structural remains of Roman London, dating to the late first or early second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013411.
Roman amphitheatre, Guildhall Yard 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 1013411.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Abbey buildings, Bermondsey (2.2 km), Medieval moated manor house, 43m west of Cathay House (2.8 km), The Jewel Tower (3 km).
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