Colonia
Roman Colonies - A Colonia was a planned settlement for retired veteran soldiers who became citizens of Rome upon discharge, with all the privileges and social freedom that Roman citizenship afforded. Four Roman Coloniae were established in Britain by imperial decree;
Locations of Colonias in Roman Britain
- Colonia Camulodunum (Colchester)
- Gloucester (Colonia Glevum) Roman Settlement
- Lincoln (Colonia Lindum) Roman Settlement
- York (Eburacum) Roman Settlement