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Roman amphitheater at *Moridunum

Roman Britain
Pleiades ID: 153271174
Site type
Amphitheatre
Category
Civilian
Latitude
51.8620
Longitude
-4.2965
Overview

History & context

The Roman amphitheater at Moridunum is located in Carmarthenshire. It is one of only seven surviving Roman amphitheaters in Britain.

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What is Roman amphitheater at *Moridunum?

The Roman amphitheater at Moridunum is located in Carmarthenshire. It is recorded in the Pleiades gazetteer of ancient places as a amphitheatre site from the Roman period in Britain.

What type of Roman site is Roman amphitheater at *Moridunum?

Roman amphitheater at *Moridunum is classified as a Roman amphitheatre — a civilian site in the Pleiades ancient world gazetteer. Roman Britain's archaeology encompasses thousands of sites ranging from legionary fortresses and marching camps to villas, temples and towns.

What other Roman sites are near Roman amphitheater at *Moridunum?

Several Roman sites lie within a short distance, including *Moridunum (0.6 km), Carmarthen (0.8 km), Abercyfor (3.1 km). Aubrey Research maps over 2,200 Roman sites across Britain, drawn from the Pleiades ancient world gazetteer.

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