Glevum was originally a Roman fort in Roman Britain that became a "colonia" of retired legionaries in AD 97. Today, it is known as Gloucester, in the English county of Gloucestershire. The name Glevum is taken by many present-day businesses in the area and also by the 26-mile Glevum Way, a long-distance footpath or recreational walk encircling modern Gloucester.
Conquest of Roman Britain campaigns 43-60 AD
Roman Britain in 410 showing major roads and cities
Detail of one of the mosaics from the Chedworth Roman villa near Glevum
Modern statue of Emperor Nerva in Gloucester. Nerva made Glevum a colonia.
Gloucester is a cathedral city and the county town of Gloucestershire in the South West of England. Gloucester lies on the River Severn, between the Cotswolds to the east and the Forest of Dean to the west; it is sited 19 miles (31 km) east of Monmouth and 17 miles (27 km) east of the border with Wales. Gloucester has a population of around 132,000, including suburban areas. It is a port, linked via the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal to the Severn Estuary.
Image: Gloucester Docks at Night
Image: Gloucester Cathedral exterior 2019
Image: Westgate Street, Gloucester 4 April 2015
Image: Gloucester Library geograph.org.uk 3450820
