What is recorded here
Richborough Fort, also known as Richborough Roman Fort, was a major Roman Saxon Shore Fort built in the 3rd century AD to defend the southeast coast of Britain. It is historically significant as one of the best-preserved Roman forts in England and is associated with the Roman military presence and coastal defense strategies in the region.
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- Recorded date
- 43
Places near here
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