Roman Frontier Settlement Develops
After the Claudian invasion, a Roman fort guarded a river crossing at the site that grew into Verulamium.
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Claudius Biography and Timeline
Follow Claudius through 3 dated historical records for Roman Empire.
Claudius, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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Verulamium Gains Municipium Status
Verulamium received the status of a Roman municipium around this time, giving its inhabitants an important form of civic organisation.
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Verulamium Timber Buildings Erected
The early Roman town developed streets and timber buildings, some probably erected with techniques introduced by military builders.
Records, sources and methodology
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