Derventio Coritanorum

Derventio
Roman well, with 1960s semi detached houses behind
This Roman well dates back to the late 3rd century, Derventio lies behind the houses
Derventio Coritanorum is located in Derbyshire
Derventio Coritanorum
Map showing the location of Derventio within Derbyshire.
LocationDerby, Derbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
Coordinates52°56′01″N 1°28′25″W / 52.933735°N 1.473586°W / 52.933735; -1.473586
TypeRoman fort
Part ofIcknield Street
History
Foundedabout AD 80
Abandonedabout AD 120 (but settlement continued)
Site notes
WebsiteDerventio (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]

  1. ^ Burnham, Barry C; Wacher, John (1990). The Small Towns of Roman Britain. London: B T Batsford. ISBN 978-0-520-07303-6.