Castle
Viroconium Cornoviorum
ENG England · 1st century
Viroconium or Uriconium, formally Viroconium Cornoviorum, was a Roman city, one corner of which is now occupied by Wroxeter, a small village in Shropshire, England, about 5 miles (8 km) east-south-east of Shrewsbury. At its peak, Viroconium is estimated to have been the 4th-largest Roman settlement in Britain, a civitas with a population of more than 15,000. The settlement probably lasted until the end of the 7th century or the beginning of the 8th. Extensive remains can still be seen, in the care of English Heritage, with an on-site Museum and reconstructed Roman house.
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Viroconium Cornoviorum ranks #1,274 of 7,044 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #83 of the 315 mapped in England. Founded c. 50, it is older than 99% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 14 atlas entries founded in the 1st century. See how England compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Viroconium Cornoviorum?
Viroconium Cornoviorum stands in England, at 52.67417°, -2.64417°.
When was Viroconium Cornoviorum built?
The atlas dates its founding to c. 50. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Viroconium Cornoviorum?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #1,274 of 7,044 worldwide, and #83 in England. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Viroconium Cornoviorum?
Acton Burnell Castle, about 7 km away.
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