Roman+Occupation+of+Britain

When the Roman's invaded Britain, they brought with them a more civilized life. The first expedition was actually a military failure but it was deemed a political succes in the Roman Senates view, they had some hostages. To celebrate, they declared a 20 day public holiday. Roman's built Roads, brought sewage and sanitation, religion, trade, mining (gold mines, lead mines, silver mines). The military recruited new troops, were responsible to get reports back to Rome and pretty much started municipalities; including landownership, civic affairs and many jobs to get all of this done. They even started making coin and pottery.

When the Roman's left Britain, many buildings were abandoned, some were changed and used for different purposes. There were many important settlements that the Romans left behind. MANY Roman forts and Castles. The Roman influence in Britain History is forever on their landscape and made it what it is today. Some of the towns are; Bath Canterbury Carlisle Colchester (oldest Roman wall in Britain, best preserved Roman gateway, has 2 theatres and oldest Roman Church) Dorchester Dover London Longovicium, Lanchester (Roman Fort that still has reservoirs, dams and aqueducts) Manchester New Castle York Devil's Causeway (Roman Road)