THE LEGACY OF THE

ROMANS IN BRITAIN
 The Romans were great trend-setters of the
ancient world. What they didn't invent, they
copied and adapted , transporting new ideas
across the empire.
 The impact of the Romans can be seen across
England, from Dover to Hadrian's Wall. And
they still have an impact on our modern
landscape and culture.
 The Romans built in stone, in straight lines
and in a grand scale. They were the first to
introduce significant 'towns' and
administrative centres built to a plan.
 Londinium (London), Aqua Sulis (Bath)
and Lindum Colonia (Lincoln) are all examples
of Roman towns that still exist as modern
towns.
 Coria (Corbridge) and Isurium Brigantium (
Aldborough) are Roman towns you can visit
today.
 KEEP IT CLEAN.

 Keeping towns and forts clean through

drainage and access to fresh water was a feat
of engineering.
 The remains of Roman toilets and bath
complexes - like the ones at Chesters
Roman Fort  were particularly innovative.
 The latrines at Housesteads
Roman Fort are some of the best
preserved roman toilets in the country.
SELLING YOURSELF.
 self-promotion was a major concern to the
emperor. Military victories were stamped on
coins, and commemorated with ambitious
building projects.
 Traders would advertise their wares with
billboards and signs. Potters would often
stamp their vessels with their name, a mark
of quality. 
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY.

 Roman ingenuity extended to innovations on

a smaller scale too. A key part of a Roman
soldier's uniform was his segmented armour
FOR THE RECORD.

 Latin became the language of religion, law

and administration in Britain, and with this
came the Romans' passion for writing things
down.
GO THE DISTANCE.

 The Romans introduced a more formalised

road system to Britain, measuring distances
and making more substantial roads than
existed before.
CURRENCY.

 Before the Romans arrived, coinage wasn't in

use in northern Britain - although parts of
Southern Britain did have coins. The soldiers
based on Hadrian's Wall were paid in coins.