Verlamion

Verlamion

Verlamion, or Verlamio ("settlement above the marsh"), was the capital of the Catuvellauni tribe in Iron Age Britain from approximately 20 BC until shortly after the Roman invasion of 43 AD. It was founded on the site of modern day St Albans. It is believed that the capital was moved to the site by Tasciovanus ("circa" 25 to 5 BC). The centre grew under Tasciovanus' son, Cunobelinus. Cunobelinus is also the most probable cause of the construction of the earthen ramparts around the settlement, such as Beech Bottom Dyke.

At some point after the Roman invasion, the original iron age settlement came to be known by its Roman name, Verulamium. Much later, the town came to be known by its modern name, St Albans.


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