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Silchester Collection

Discover the rich history of Silchester, an ancient Roman town in Berkshire, RG7 2. Wander through the intriguing Plan from 1777, revealing its grand layout

Background imageSilchester Collection: Plan of Silchester / 1777

Plan of Silchester / 1777
A plan and details from the well-preserved Roman town of Silchester (Calleva Atrebatum). The entire circuit of the town wall, and bowl of the amphitheatre have survived

Background imageSilchester Collection: Plan of Forum, Silchester, 1902

Plan of Forum, Silchester, 1902. Calleva, formally Calleva Atrebatum (Calleva of the Atrebates), was an Iron Age oppidum and subsequently a town in the Roman province of Britannia

Background imageSilchester Collection: Excavations of the Remains of a Roman City at Silchester (engraving)

Excavations of the Remains of a Roman City at Silchester (engraving)
1596872 Excavations of the Remains of a Roman City at Silchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSilchester Collection: Remains of the Roman City, Calleva Atrebatum, at Silchester (engraving)

Remains of the Roman City, Calleva Atrebatum, at Silchester (engraving)
1596873 Remains of the Roman City, Calleva Atrebatum, at Silchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of the Roman City, Calleva Atrebatum)

Background imageSilchester Collection: The Antiquarian Discoveries at Silchester, near Reading, Relics of the Roman City (engraving)

The Antiquarian Discoveries at Silchester, near Reading, Relics of the Roman City (engraving)
1602754 The Antiquarian Discoveries at Silchester, near Reading, Relics of the Roman City (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSilchester Collection: The Excavations at Silchester, examining a Roman Pavement (litho)

The Excavations at Silchester, examining a Roman Pavement (litho)
1037284 The Excavations at Silchester, examining a Roman Pavement (litho) by Davis, Stuart G. (fl.1893-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Excavations at Silchester)

Background imageSilchester Collection: Bronze found at Silchester (engraving)

Bronze found at Silchester (engraving)
1096595 Bronze found at Silchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze found at Silchester)

Background imageSilchester Collection: Exhibition at Burlington House of Roman Antiquities found at Silchester

Exhibition at Burlington House of Roman Antiquities found at Silchester, near Basingstoke (engraving)
1062224 Exhibition at Burlington House of Roman Antiquities found at Silchester, near Basingstoke (engraving) by English School

Background imageSilchester Collection: Berkshire RG7 2 Map

Berkshire RG7 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Berkshire RG7 2

Background imageSilchester Collection: Ley lines: Silchester

Ley lines: Silchester
A page from the book The Old Straight Track by Alfred Watkins, with an illustration showing ley lines at Silchester. 1925

Background imageSilchester Collection: Silchester / Roman Town

Silchester / Roman Town
An interesting picture, placing a reconstruction of 6 Roman soldiers before the surviving walls of Silchester, (Calleva Atrebatum) completely abandoned in the 5th century


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Discover the rich history of Silchester, an ancient Roman town in Berkshire, RG7 2. Wander through the intriguing Plan from 1777, revealing its grand layout. Delve deeper with the 1902 Plan of the Forum, unveiling the heart of this bustling city. Marvel at the excavations of Calleva Atrebatum's remains, as depicted in engravings from 1810 and 1857. Uncover Roman treasures, like the bronze artifacts found at the site. Journey back in time as you explore the Ley lines of Silchester, and don't miss the exhibition of Roman antiquities from Silchester, displayed at Burlington House in London. Experience the allure of this captivating Roman town.