Isurium Brigantum

Isurium Brigantum


Boroughbridge, United Kingdom (GB)
Isurium Brigantum was a Roman fort and town located in the modern-day town of Aldborough in the UK. The remains of the settlement are in the care of English Heritage.

The settlement was one of the northernmost settlements in the Roman Empire. It is thought to have been established sometime during the 1st century or early 2nd century.

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Not much of the settlement remains. A stretch of the massive wall surrounding the area with defensive towers remains along with two mosaic floors, which was part of a Roman townhouse. Findings in the area are displayed in the local museum.
Isurium Brigantum was a Roman fort and town located in the modern-day town of Aldborough in the UK. The remains of the settlement are in the care of English Heritage.

The settlement was one of the northernmost settlements in the Roman Empire. It is thought to have been established sometime during the 1st century or early 2nd century.

Not much of the settlement remains. A stretch of the massive wall surrounding the area with defensive towers remains along with two mosaic floors, which was part of a Roman townhouse. Findings in the area are displayed in the local museum.
View in Google Earth Historical, Ancient
Links: en.wikipedia.org
By: Drudii

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