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| Question:
Where has evidence been found for the Roman army in Sussex? |
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| Fishbourne |
| Fishbourne had a large Roman military presence in the period following the invasion of AD 43. Archaeologists discovered the remains of two large wooden buildings on the site, one of which is shown in the reconstruction model here. They were used for the storage of grain and were part of a military supply base. |
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| Chichester |
| Before the town of Chichester was built, the Roman army occupied the site. Items of military equipment, including armour and weapons, were found, suggesting that there was a fort. This is part of a military belt, probably worn by Roman soldiers in Chichester at this time. |
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| Pevensey |
| A massive fort was built at Pevensey in the late 3rd century AD. It would have had a permanent garrison of soldiers, and been used to help repel barbarian raiders from across the sea. It was one of ten such forts that were built around the south-eastern coast of Britain, known as ‘Saxon Shore forts’. |
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| Hardham |
| A walled settlement was built along Stane Street Roman road in the mid 1st century AD. It was used as a Mansio, which was an inn used by Roman officials, but probably had military origins. |
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