Roman sites in Gloucestershire

Romano-British villa in lovely valley setting. Two bath complexes and intricate mosaics, with a museum of local artifacts. more...
Yanworth, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL54 3LJ

Attraction Type: Roman
Location: on A429
Website: Chedworth Roman Villa
Phone: 01242 890 256
National Trust
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OS Grid SP053 135
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One of the largest Roman amphitheatre sites in Britain, with seating for over 8000 spectators. We do not know for certain what events took place in the amphitheatre, but records from elsewhere in the Roman Empire suggest that blood sports such as bear, dog, and bull baiting were common, as were public executions and gladiatorial contests.
Cotswold Avenue, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England

Attraction Type: Roman
Location: Behind the hospital. Access off Cotswold Avenue or Chesterton Lane. Signposted from the Cirencester Bypass road (A419). Poorly signposted from Cotswold Avenue! Parking along the roadside. Open access.
Website: Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre
English Heritage
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OS Grid SP020013
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A jewel in the Cotswold crown, this award-winning museum tells the story of the old Roman town of Corinium, and its evolution into modern Cirencester. A wealth of Roman finds are displayed and there are plenty of hands-on exhibits to encourage visitors young and old to learn about the fascinating history of this region. See a Roman town-house interior, and mosaic floors reconstructed from original finds. more...
Park Street, Cirencester, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, GL7 2BX

Attraction Type: Museum
Website: Corinium Museum
Email: museums@cotswold.gov.uk
Phone: 01285 655 611
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OS Grid SP021 021
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The remains of a large 3rd century Roman villa. The range of buildings is extensive, with a bathhouse complex and a water shrine. The villa is built around three sides of a large courtyard and overlooks a rural valley.
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England

Attraction Type: Roman
Location: 5 miles south east of Gloucester on a minor road south of Little Witcombe village. Open access site. Free Parking.
Website: Great Witcombe Roman Villa
English Heritage
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OS Grid SO899149
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A Roman temple and villa complex built upon an earlier Iron Age hill fort. Part of the Lydney Park estate.
Lydney Park Estate, Old Park Lydney, Gloucestershire, England, GL15 6BU

Attraction Type: Roman
Location: Between Lydney and Aylburton on the A48
Phone: 01594 842027
Fax: 01594 842027
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OS Grid SO621021
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