Lindum Colonia

Lindum Colonia was the Roman settlement which is now the City of Lincoln in Lincolnshire [1]. Evidence has been uncovered for the Forum, baths, temples, buildings and shops of the colonia which was enclosed by walls [1]. The walls of the Upper Colonia started to be built in the earlier part of the 2nd century, while the Lower Colonia was walled in either the late 2nd or early 3rd centuries [1]. The Roman settlement also spread to the south of the river Witham in the area known as the Wigford [1]. After the departure of the Romans in the 5th century Lindum declined in size and population, although archaeological evidence suggests some degree of continuity [1]. The primary evidence that modern Lincoln was referred to as Lindum comes from Ptolemy's Geography, which was compiled in about 150 AD [1]. Public buildings, such as the forum with lifesize equestrian statues, basilica, and the public baths, were erected in the 2nd century [1].