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Fortress Lincoln
During the invasion of Britain, Ermine Street was constructed to provide a main arterial route north into the country. A military fortress was built in Lincoln ADc.60, or Lindum as it was then known and the IX Legion was based in there until AD71, when they travelled north to York. After their departure they were replaced by Legion II Adriutix. However, when the native Briganti tribe, whose territory surrounded Lindum, ceased to pose a threat, they left for Chester.
Newport Arch, the north gate of Lindum through which the road continues to the River Humber
© Courtesy of Dr Hugh Davies |
Lindum’s days as a military fortress were over but the town actually increased in importance; its survival was guaranteed by it strategic positioning in relation to the routes heading north or south. In 95AD, Lindum became one of the country’s four colonia, retirement homes for legionnaires who had served more than 25 years. The other three colonia were located in Gloucester, York and Colchester. Lindum became known as Lindum Colonia, which over time has been contracted to Lincoln.
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