Experts have come across the ruins of a 120-metre-long arcade, which provided a frontage to the Temple of Claudius, in Colchester. Britain’s biggest Roman arcade has been uncovered – under an ...

The arcade would have comprised a series of 28 arches built across the front of the temple precinct, with a grand gateway in the middle, named after the Emperor Claudius.

Colchester Castle The castle was built around the ruins of the colossal Temple of Claudius, using Roman temple vaults as its base. It was built mainly of material from Roman ruins.

Now, thousands of visitors travel to see the temple and the Norman castle which stands on the same grounds. The temple of Claudius, although built thousands of years ago, remains of interest even now.

It was built in front of a massive temple dedicated to the Emperor Claudius in about AD50. Philip Crummy, director of Colchester Archaeological Trust, said it was a "major archaeological monument".

Colchester Castle was built by the Normans in the 1070s, and is the largest keep ever built by the French invaders. It is located on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius.

While there certainly is a lot more to Colchester's history, it is clear that Colchester is one of the most historically significant places Essex has to offer. Exploring its ancient buildings and ...