Derventio Coritanorum
Derventio was a small town in the Roman province of Britannia. Today the area is known as Little Chester, on the outskirts of Derby, located in the English county of Derbyshire.
This Roman well dates back to the late 3rd century, Derventio lies behind the houses | |
Map showing the location of Derventio within Derbyshire. | |
| Location | Derby, Derbyshire |
|---|---|
| Region | East Midlands |
| Coordinates | 52.933735°N 1.473586°W |
| Type | Roman fort |
| Part of | Icknield Street |
| History | |
| Founded | about AD 80 |
| Abandoned | about AD 120 (but settlement continued) |
| Site notes | |
| Website | Derventio (Coritanorum) at Roman Britain |
| PastScape | |
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