Richborough, known as Rutupiae,
was the Gateway to Britain, long
before Dover got that name.
It is here that the 4 invading Legions
under Aulus Plautius assembled after
landing in Britain during the Claudian
Invasion of A.D. 43.
Watling Street leaves by it's West Gate
and leads straight to Canterbury and
London and North-Westward to Chester.
See 'Roman Coast' link on the left.
Introduction
Roman Coast
Modern Maps
Aerial View
Plan of Fort
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