EnglandLagentium or Legiolum was the Roman name for the fort and surrounding civilian settlement which was built around the year 74 by the Roman Empire [1]. The English town of Castleford, West Yorkshire, is now built on what was the fort [1]. The name Lagentium may be of Brittonic origin [1]. The Roman engineers chose Lagentium for its strongly strategic position [1].
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Also known as: Castleford Roman Fort, ラゲンティウム
| Type | Fort |
|---|---|
| Period | 1 - 500 AD |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 53.7261° N, 1.3560° W |