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Eboracum

Roman legionary fortress and city, 1st–3rd century AD

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Eboracum (Classical Latin: [ɛbɔˈraːkũː]) was a fort and later a city in the Roman province of Britannia. In its prime it was the largest town in northern Britain and a provincial capital. The site remained occupied after the decline of the Western Roman Empire and ultimately developed into the present-day city of York, in North Yorkshire, England. Two Roman emperors died in Eboracum: Septimius Severus in 211 AD, and Constantius Chlorus in 306 AD.

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Foundation of the fortress

71 AD

Refurbishment by Agricola

81 AD

First recorded mention (Vindolanda tablet)

c. 95–104 AD

Rebuilt in stone

107–108 AD

Hadrian's visit

122 AD

Severus visits and death

208–211 AD

Colonia status attested

by 237 AD

Provincial reorganisation

296 AD

Death of Constantius Chlorus

306 AD

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FortressesDefensive WallsTowers
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United Kingdom

Coordinates

53.96° N, -1.08° E