When Was Verulamium Built?

The Roman Theatre of Verulamium, built in about 140 AD, is unique. Although several towns in Britain are known to have had theatres, this is the only one visible today.

What is the modern name for Verulamium?

Verulamium, also called (Celtic) Verlamio or Verlamion, pre-Roman and Romano-British town in the territory of the Catuvellauni, across the River Ver from what is now St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England.

When was Verulamium Museum built?

Verulamium Museum was opened in 1939 following the excavations carried out by Mortimer Wheeler and his wife Tessa Wheeler. A new wing was added in 1962. The Museum houses the large collection of finds excavated from the site at that time, in addition to more recent significant discoveries.

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