Colchester Roman Walls
About
The Colchester Roman Walls are the oldest and best-preserved Roman town walls in Britain, dating back to 65 AD. Built after the Boudiccan revolt to protect the city of Camulodunum, the walls originally spanned nearly two miles and featured several grand monumental gateways, most notably the Balkerne Gate. Today, significant sections of the flint and tile walls still stand as a powerful testament to the defensive strategies of the early Roman Empire. They remain a vital social and archaeological landmark in the town, offering a profound link to its history as Britain’s first capital and a unique landscape for historical discovery in the heart of Essex.
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About Chester
Chester is one of England's finest Roman and medieval walled cities. Its famous 'Rows' — two-tiered galleried shopping streets — are unique in the world, and its circuit of ancient walls is the most complete in Britain.
- Cheshire
- ~80,000 residents
- Finest Roman walls in Britain
- Unique medieval 'Rows' shopping street
