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Ratae Coritanorum

Hob Uid: 316945
Location :
City of Leicester
Non Civil Parish
Grid Ref : SK5849704533
Summary : The site of the Roman town, now modern Leicester. The area was first occupied by a primitive Belgic settlement, and evolved into a walled Romano-British town which was the administrative centre for the Coritani. There was big development in the late first century AD and the town survived into the fourth century, though it was probably then going into decay.
More information : (SK 58 04) Ratae Coritanorum, Roman Leicester

The Roman town at Leicester (SK 58 04), was 'Ratae Coritanorum' (the accepted standardisation of various forms in Ptolemy, The Antonine Itinerary, The Ravenna Cosmography and on a milestone from Thurmaston). The area was first occupied by a primitive Belgic settlement, and evolved into a walled Romano-British town which was the administrative centre for the Coritani. There was big development in the late first century AD and the town survived into the fourth century, though it was probably then going into decay. (See map diagram and component cards). (1,2)

Leicester is in the process of being redesigned and much slum clearance and alteration is taking place, consequently many new archaeological and historical finds are being made. The museums hold many records and finds from the city. See further observations on the component cards.

Name 'RATAE CORITANORUM' accepted for 4th edition R.B. Map. (3)
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Source Number : 1
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Source details : Kenyon, KM, 1948. Excavations at the Jewry Wall. (3-8)
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Source details : Vol 93 1949 (Richmond and Crawford)
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Source details : Field Investigator 1 JB 13-JAN-1972
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Monument Period Name : Roman
Display Date : Roman
Monument End Date : 410
Monument Start Date : 43
Monument Type : Town, Civitas Capital
Evidence : Documentary Evidence
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Leicestershire)
External Cross Reference Number : 50SE BP
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Leicestershire)
External Cross Reference Number : 50SE LN
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Leicestershire)
External Cross Reference Number : 50SE QK
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Leicestershire)
External Cross Reference Number : 50SE PJ
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External Cross Reference Number : 50SE PQ
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External Cross Reference Number : 50SE RM
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Leicestershire)
External Cross Reference Number : 50SE NN
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External Cross Reference Number : 50SE PU
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Leicestershire)
External Cross Reference Number : 50SE RX
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Leicestershire)
External Cross Reference Number : 50SE DG
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Leicestershire)
External Cross Reference Number : 50SE EU
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SK 50 SE 23
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