The Palace At Fishbourne Flashcards
1
Q
What was the purpose of the first buildings constructed by the Romans at Fishbourne?
A
For the soldiers invading Britain.
2
Q
What was built after the army moved west but before the palace?
A
A guest house and a villa with baths
3
Q
When was the palace constructed
A
About AD75
4
Q
Where the villa and the baths demolished to build the palace?
A
No, they became part of the building
5
Q
What was the basic shape of the palace?
A
Almost square with a garden in the middle
6
Q
The palace was very Italian or Roman in style. Give three examples.
A
Mosaics on the floors, wall-paintings, water supplied by an aqueduct, fountains, carefully displayed garden
