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Thesaurus Term/Concept: CIRCUS (ROMAN)

Identifier 91478
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A rectangular arena, rounded at one end designed for chariot racing. The racetrack circled a central barrier (spina) constructed between two turning posts (metae). The only known example found in Britain, so far, is in Colchester.

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