Roman Wall Cirencester

The Roman town of Corinium Dobunnorum (present-day Cirencester) was second in importance only to Londinium (present-day London) and added stone walls to its ramparts in the 3rd century AD.

Polygonal bastions were added later in the 4th century. These defenses were used to protect the medieval town and abbey.

Remains of the Roman wall in Cirencester

Abbey Grounds

Visitors to the Abbey Grounds In Cirencester today can find the remnants of the Roman Wall. This section has been excavated by English Heritage. Access is free and unrestricted.

Ruins of the wall

The Abbey Grounds which contain the remnants of the Roman Wall can be found behind the Church of St John the Baptist in central Cirencester. Visitors to the Abbey Grounds may also want to visit the nearby Roman Amphitheatre or Cirencester Park.

Access – Getting There

Cirencester is 130 km (80 miles) north west of London. It is the largest town in the Cotswolds.

Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud and Swindon have bus connections to Cirencester. Kemble railway station is the nearest rail link, 6 km distant.

Other attractions in town include the Church of St John the Baptist and several good pubs. These include The Crown and The Golden Cross Inn.

Visitors to the town can also visit the Roman Amphitheatre.

Accommodation

There are several good places to stay here. Choose from the four-star Kings Head Hotel on Market Place, the Corinium Hotel & Restaurant on Gloucester Street, three stars, or the Eliot Arms.

See here for a listing of places to stay in Cirencester.

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