Key Words :- drainage

Address :- Guildhall Yard, London, Greater London, EC2V 5AE
Grid Ref :- TQ 3248 8138
Co-ordinates :- Lat 51.515817 , Long -0.092125
Local Authority :- City of London
Pre 1974 County :- Greater London Council
Site Status :- Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Historic England List No :- 1013411,
Site Condition :- Site conserved and open to the public

Description and History of Site :-
Remains of Roman amphitheatre under the Guildhall Art Gallery. Parts of the walls were discovered in 1951 and 1985; further parts were discovered by archaeological excavation in 1987-88 and 1990.

Parts of the drainage system were recorded (plank-lined drains and sumps).

'Of particular note is the preservation of timber remains as this was a major material used in the original construction.'

Further Reading and References :-
https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/attractions-museums-entertainment/londons-roman-amphitheatre

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