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Cirencester Amphitheatre
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- Name:
- Cirencester Amphitheatre
- Continent:
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- -
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Period:
- Ancient Rome
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 100AD - 199AD
- City/Town:
- Cirencester
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Cirencester, Cheltenham, Gloucester,
- Related:
- Chedworth Roman Villa, North Leigh Roman Villa,
Roman Baths - Bath,
about Cirencester Amphitheatre
Cirencester Amphitheatre is thought to have been built in the second century AD and to have had a capacity of 8,000 spectators. The theatre of the major Roman city of Corinium, today known as Cirencester, Cirencester Amphitheatre would have attracted visitors from around Roman Britain.
Very little is left of Cirencester Amphitheatre, in fact only the earthworks are visible, although they do give an insight into the size of the former theatre. Cirencester Amphitheatre is an English Heritage site.
Just as empires rise and fall so do entry fees and opening hours! While we work as hard as we can to ensure the information provided here about Cirencester Amphitheatre is as accurate as possible, the changing nature of certain elements mean we can't absolutely guarantee that these details won't become a thing of the past. If you know of any information on this page that needs updating you can add a comment above or now.
contact details
Address: A419/Bristol Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7, UK
Phone: +44 (0) 870 333 1181
useful information
Directions:
Cirencester Amphitheatre is by the side of the Bristol Road/A419 in Cirencester just south east of Cirencester Hospital.
Ticket Information:
Cirencester Amphitheatre is open daily throughout the year at reasonable times. Admission is free.
Links:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.15851
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