This huge earthwork is all that remains of one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain. Built in the early 2nd century, the amphitheatre — which measures roughly 150 feet (46 m) by 135 feet (41 m) — would have held around 8,000 spectators. At the time the amphitheatre was built, Cirencester (known then as Corinium) was the second largest city in England, second only to London, with a population of more than 10,000. The monument, which is managed by English Heritage, is free to enter during reasonable daylight hours. For more information, visit: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cirencester-amphitheatre.

Leslie Ferrar

June 10, 2020

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well worth a visit , you really feel the atmosphere!

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Elevation 120 m

Free Entry

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Cotswold Avenue, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1XW

www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cirencester-amphitheatre/

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Location: Cirencester, Cotswold, Gloucestershire, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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