Legionary Camp Flashcards
1
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River Dee
A
- near the fortress
- camp is protected on two sides
- harbour made transport and shipping easier
2
Q
Vallum
A
A defensive ditch around the fort
3
Q
Ramparts
A
Wide walls, from which soldiers kept watch
4
Q
How many watchtowers were along the fort walls?
A
22
5
Q
Typical shape of the fort
A
A playing card
6
Q
Number of acres that the fort occupied
A
62 acres
7
Q
Vicus
A
- civilian settlement that grows around a camp
- basis of early towns
8
Q
Valetudinarium
A
Hospital in the Roman camp
9
Q
Aquila
A
- golden eagle
- represents the true spirit of Rome and the legion
- kept in the principia
10
Q
Armentarium
A
Armoury, where weapons are stored
11
Q
Horrea
A
- granaries which store enough grain for 1-2 years
- raised off the ground to keep the grain dry
- overhanging eaves kept rain from getting walls too wet
12
Q
Principia
A
- headquarters of the camp
- included basilica for important meetings
- contained sacellum, where Aquila is stored
- contained armentarium and money for soldiers’ pay
13
Q
Year the camp was built
A
74 AD
14
Q
Sacellum
A
Legionary shrine that held the Aquila
15
Q
Praetorium
A
Living quarters of the commander
