How were Roman Forts planned and built?
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Upon halting for the night,
Upon halting for the night, the famed Roman Legions would erect a castrum--a fortified encampment in which to slumber, and from which the English language gets the word "castle".
Typically castra were built of earth and wood, as they were designed to be broken down the next day. However, when a more permanent military presence was required--such as along Hadrian's Wall, the timber and earth would be swapped out for brick and stone, like the fort at Vindolanda.
The Roman castrum was usually situated on a hill to ensure a dominating command of the countryside, and a supply of water was a key requirement in location. When they became permanent fortifications though, those defensive positions became magnets for trade, and towns often would develop around the castrum.
Within the castra itself, barracks and other military buildings necessary for the legion were erected, not least of which were the latrines and granaries. It was within the walls that the legion lived and slept.
In this video we'll take a look at how castra were planned and constructed.
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Typically castra were built of earth and wood, as they were designed to be broken down the next day. However, when a more permanent military presence was required--such as along Hadrian's Wall, the timber and earth would be swapped out for brick and stone, like the fort at Vindolanda.
The Roman castrum was usually situated on a hill to ensure a dominating command of the countryside, and a supply of water was a key requirement in location. When they became permanent fortifications though, those defensive positions became magnets for trade, and towns often would develop around the castrum.
Within the castra itself, barracks and other military buildings necessary for the legion were erected, not least of which were the latrines and granaries. It was within the walls that the legion lived and slept.
In this video we'll take a look at how castra were planned and constructed.
If you're interested in supporting the channel, please consider donating to my patreon page:
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=14302264
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