Reconstructing Roman Canterbury

(www.canterburytrust.co.uk
for reconstruction image)
The reconstruction drawing was made after examining a lot of archaeological evidence found on ‘digs’ in the town (excavations).
• There are different types of building in the picture. Identify and list three principal ones.
• List the types of materials the Roman builders used.
• Looking at the picture, what kinds of jobs (occupations) did people have?

• Do you think many or a few people lived in Roman Canterbury? Give your reasons.
Canterbury Archaeological Trust Education 2006