Roman gateway rebuilt in ‘exact spot’ at site of invasion of Britain

Reconstructed rampart structure that stood almost 2,000 years ago will open to visitors in Richborough, Kent

An 8-metre-high rampart and gateway built almost 2,000 years ago at the spot where Roman forces invaded Britain has been reconstructed for 21st-century visitors.

The original structure was built to allow soldiers a clear view of any threat to the military base they created at Richborough in Kent, the main entry point to Britain from mainland Europe and often referred to as the “gateway to Britannia”.