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Traces of London's first Roman basilica found beneath office basement
Archaeologists from the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) have discovered traces of London’s first Roman basilica, dating back nearly 2,000-years. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News
Between AD 60 and 61, Queen Boudica of the Iceni led a formidable tribal alliance in a fierce revolt, devastating Londinium (London), Camulodunum (Colchester), and Verulamium (St Albans). Londinium – AD 120 – Image Credit : Carole Raddato – CC BY-SA 2.0Recent excavations at 85 Gracechurch Street, an office block set for demolition and redevelopment, have revealed traces of the London’s first Roman basilica and forum. According to experts, the basilica was constructed around AD 80 and served as a public building for legal and administrative purposes, while the forum was a gathering place and centre for trade.
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