Stage 16 Flashcards
When the Roman soldiers moved on from Fishbourne they left behind a few things. What were they?
A few buildings, some roads and a harbour.
What improvements were made over the next 30 years?
- Roads were resurfaced
- Drainage of this low lying marshy land was improved.
- The harbour was developed to allow merchant ships to dock.
- Work began on a guest house
- Work began on a villa with a set of baths added later.
What do historians think the purpose of the palace at a Fish bourne was?
They believe this could have been a residence for Cogidubnus on the outskirts of his new capital town
In AD75 the building substantially changed. How?
A vast area was cleared and levelled and the villa and baths became part of the SE corner of a huge new building.
Wh8ch specialist craftsmen were brought in from Italy to build the palace?
Makers of mosaics Marble workers Plasterers to make friezes Painters Carpenters Ironsmiths Hydraulic engineers to construct fountains
Where did the construction and manufacturing take place for the palace?
In the palace itself where the builders lived and worked for many years.
What did the archaeologists find of the floor if the area used by the stonemasons?
Fragments of marble and coloured stone which had been imported from Italy and other parts of the world.
In the area. Where the smiths had been working what signs did archaeologists find?
Signs of iron working such as door hinges and handles and bolts.
What were the floors of the palace at Fishbourne like?
Very fashionable floors covered in elegant black and white mosaic with geometric patterns.
What were the palace gardens like?
Like the palace, the garden was planned, laid out and decorated in the most fashionable Italian style.
Describe the garden in the palace.
Lawns, flowers, box hedges, climbing plants, lots of roses, small statues.
How many courtyards did the palace have?
Two
How many suites of rooms were in the north courtyard where important guests could stay?
three
