Roman sites in West Sussex

In its heyday the Roman villa at Bignor took in 70 buildings spread out over 4 acres. Today, the site museum preserves some of the best mosaics in England. From Bignor you can trace the route of Stane Street, the great Roman road linking Chichester with London.
Bignor Lane, Bignor, Pulborough, West Sussex, England, RH20 1PH

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Heritage Highlight: Superb Roman mosaics

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A public park within easy walking distance of Chichester's East Gate is the site of a 1st-century Roman amphitheatre, built beside Stane Street and outside the Roman walls. Very little remains above ground of the amphitheatre, which likely held public spectacles such as gladiatorial combats and executions of criminals.
Amphitheatre Park, Whyke Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, England, PO19 7UR

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Chichester's historic city walls are 80% intact. The walls were begun in the 2nd century by the Romans to defend the important town of Noviomagus Reginorum and are easily accessed at multiple points across the city. A signposted walk of some 1.5 miles takes in all of the original wall.
Jubilee Park, New Park Road, Chichester, West Sussex, England, PO19 1TJ

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Heritage Highlight: Large sections of Roman construction remain, with medieval additions.

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Like several Roman sites (see, for example, Bignor Roman Villa), Fishbourne Roman Palace was discovered by accident. In 1960 a farmer was digging a water main trench when he uncovered remains of Roman mosaics. On-going investigation over the course of the next nine years revealed that the Fishbourne remains were one of the most extensive in Britain and contained some of the finest mosaics in the country.

Roman Way, Fishbourne, West Sussex, England, PO19 3QR

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Heritage Highlight: Superb collection of Roman mosaics, some of the earliest and best preserved examples in Britain

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