Roman London’s first basilica found under an office block – here’s what it reveals about the ancient city

By Lacey Wallace, Senior Lecturer in Roman History & Material Culture, University of Lincoln

Archaeologists from the Museum of London have discovered a well-preserved part of the ancient city of London’s first Roman basilica underneath the basement of an office block. The basilica was constructed for use as a public building in the 70s or early 80s AD.

In a Roman town, a basilica was a multi-functional civic building. Often paid for by leading local inhabitants, it provided a large indoor space for public gatherings. These ranged from political speeches to judicial proceedings.…

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