Church of St. Mary Major, Exeter and Roman Basilica grey plaque

This grey commemorative plaque records: Beneath this Close, the ancient heart of Exeter, lie the remains of the Church of St. Mary Major and the Saxon Minster, the Roman Basilica and the military bath house of the 2nd Augustan Legion

The site marks layers of historical significance, from the Roman Basilica and military bath house of the 2nd Augustan Legion to the later Church of St. Mary Major and Saxon Minster, illustrating Exeter's evolution from a Roman fortress to an important medieval religious center.