View N of Gryme's Dyke, a single bank & ditch, part of the W defences of the Iron Age capital of Camulodunum, Colchester, Essex, England, UK. The fort

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View N of Gryme's Dyke, a single bank & ditch, part of the W defences of the Iron Age capital of Camulodunum, Colchester, Essex, England, UK. The fortress of Camulos (a war god), pre-Roman capital of the Belgic tribe the Trinovantes whose most famous king was Cunobelinus (Old King Cole). After the conquest of AD43, the Romans built their own town to the E which became an important colonia for retired Roman soldiers.

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Size: 4961px × 3759px
Location: Gryme's Dyke, Camulodunum, Beacon End, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, England, UK
Photo credit: © Mick Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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