Ancaster, Lincolnshire

Ancaster, Lincolnshire
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Also known as: Ancaster, Ancaster, England, Ancaster (Lincolnshire), Ancaster, Lincolnshire, England, Ancaster, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom, Ancaster (parish), Ancaster (parokya), Ancaster, Swydd Lincoln, Karanna, اینکاسٹر، لنکن شائر

A Roman settlement in Lincolnshire, England, possibly ancient Causennae, at the junction of Ermine Street and King Street. A Claudian auxiliary fort was built here shortly after 43 AD and abandoned by around 80 AD, after which a civilian settlement developed. Stone defenses were added around 200 AD enclosing approximately 10 acres. Notable finds include sculptures of the three Matres goddesses, a dedication to the god Viridios, and a cemetery of over 300 late Roman burials.

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryEngland
Coordinates52.9701° N, 0.5400° W

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