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What was Leicester known as during the Roman occupation?
What was Leicester known as during the Roman occupation?
- Fosse Way
- Corieltavi
- Ratae (correct)
- Exeter
What was the Fosse Way?
What was the Fosse Way?
- A river in Leicester
- A trading link with the continent
- A fort housing a small military garrison
- A major Roman road (correct)
What was the purpose of the Mithraeum?
What was the purpose of the Mithraeum?
- A temple dedicated to the Persian god Mithras (correct)
- A private villa
- A market-hall
- A public bath
What was the purpose of the market-hall or macellum?
What was the purpose of the market-hall or macellum?
What was added to the town defences in the late 3rd century?
What was added to the town defences in the late 3rd century?
What happened to the prosperous courtyard house on Vine Street in the 4th century?
What happened to the prosperous courtyard house on Vine Street in the 4th century?
What was Leicester's status during the Roman occupation?
What was Leicester's status during the Roman occupation?
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