Balkerne Gate

Balkerne Gate
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Built in the 2nd century AD, Balkerne Gate is a Roman gateway in Colchester (ancient Camulodunum). It is the largest surviving gateway in Roman Britain [1], constructed where the Roman road from Londinium intersected the town wall of Camulodunum [1]. It is a scheduled monument and a Grade I listed building [1].

TypeGate/archway/bridge
Period1 - 500 AD
CountryEngland
Coordinates51.8898° N, 0.8938° E

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