Colchester, The Castle 1891
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The astonishing thing about Colchester Castle is the fact that it is built around the podium of the great Roman temple dedicated to the God- Emperor Claudius, whose legions had begun the conquest of Britain in AD43. This vaulted structure, roughly 80ft by 11ft, has two parallel stone vaults and massive walls that formed the platform for the temple, which was the centrepiece of the colonia for retired legionary soldiers. It was burnt down by Queen Boudicca (or Boadicea) of the Iceni in AD61, along with the rest of the town, as a symbol of Roman oppression.
An extract from Colchester Photographic Memories.
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