cotswolds

One of the largest amphitheaters in Britain, built in the 2nd century.

Drawing of Roman Corinium.

Floor mosaics found in Cirencester.

Remains of a Roman column.

I like the hairstyle and tattoos depicted on these early people - not that different from young people in Cirencester today.

Remains of a Roman villa in the countryside north of Cirencester.

Seven Tuns pub in Chedworth.

Walking along the River Coln near the villa.

Remains of the mosaic floors of the villa.

Underfloor heating system.

Road signs to the villa.

Hailes Abbey is a Cistercian Abbey founded in 1246 and used by a small number of monks. Not much of the abbey remains, but you can see the outlines of the church and other buildings, along with some remaining cloister walls. It is a beautiful and peaceful spot. Hailes Abbey is owned by the...

You can see Hailes Abbey just in front of the wooden fence in the lower part of the photo.

Medieval tiles from the floor.

Medieval tiles.

There is a small museum by the entrance.