 This Roman well dates back to the late 3rd century, Derventio lies behind the houses | |
  Map showing the location of Derventio within Derbyshire. | |
| Location | Derby, Derbyshire |
|---|---|
| Region | East Midlands |
| Coordinates | 52°56′01″N 1°28′25″W / 52.933735°N 1.473586°W |
| Type | Roman fort |
| Part of | Icknield Street |
| History | |
| Founded | about AD 80 |
| Abandoned | about AD 120 (but settlement continued) |
| Site notes | |
| Website | Derventio (Coritanorum) at Roman Britain |
| PastScape | |
Derventio was a small town in the Roman province of Britannia. Today the area is known as Little Chester, on the outskirts of Derby, located in the English county of Derbyshire.[1]
- ^ Burnham, Barry C; Wacher, John (1990). The Small Towns of Roman Britain. London: B T Batsford. ISBN 978-0-520-07303-6.