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In what ways was a Roman fort designed to fulfil its practical function efficiently?
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Coursework One In what ways was a Roman fort designed to fulfil its practical function efficiently? The Roman fort was an extremely well designed complex. Around the world, throughout the Roman Empire, forts have been found that all look very similar. Indeed, all along Hadrian's Wall, which I will be focusing on in this coursework, the same pattern is followed. They all covered approximately 20 - 25 hectares, and had three main streets passing through them. There were some chief buildings in the centre - the principia (headquarters); the praetorium (commanding officers living quarters); valetudinarium (hospital, and only found in the larger forts), and the horrea (granaries). Around the edge were all the contubernia (barracks). Also in the fort were sometimes a bathhouse, toilets and a religious shrine. A good example of this fixed pattern was Vindalanda fort, of which a model is shown to the left. To answer the question, I must understand...
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