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Wroxeter (Viriconium or Uriconium) |
Wroxeter was at one time the fourth largest city in Britain, surpassed only by London, Cirencester, and St Albans. It stood at the frontier of Roman Britain and Wales, and was linked to the rest of the empire by Watling Street, which passes through the middle of Oakengates 18 kilometers to the east. The village now has only a few houses and a Church.
'The Old Work' one of the largest pices of freestanding masonry left from Roman Britain. Once part of the original south wall of the baths basilica.
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The remains of the hypocaust, underfloor heating for the baths' hot rooms. |
The Market Hall, a small courtyard surrounded by shops, selling high quality meat fish and game. The Wrekin is the hill in the back ground. |
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The remains of the Forum front wall |
The ford across the River Severn where Watling Street forges south to Leintwardine, through the Craven Arms Gap. |
Farm buildings on the site of the Roman city are built with 'recycled' stone. |