The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700

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Ribchester

Lancashire (County [UK]), England


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Description of institution: The village has a long history with evidence of Bronze Age beginnings. It is well known as a significant Roman site being the location of a Roman cavalry fort called Bremetennacum, some parts of which have been exposed by excavation. URL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribchester Location contains: Ribchester Roman Museum (Museum and/or Archive)
People associated with this location: Braithwaite, Thomas (fl. 1604-) - Originating Location (object)