Fishbourne Roman Palace, Medusa Mosaic
Fishbourne Roman Palace, Hypocaust

Fishbourne Roman Palace

Chichester

The largest known Roman residence north of the Alps, with mosaic floors still in place and recreated Roman gardens.

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RuinsTime here: 1.5–2.5 h

On the map

Roman Way, Fishbourne, PO19 3QR

Quick facts

It is the largest known Roman residence north of the Alps, built around 75 to 80 AD.

As many as 50 mosaic floors have been recorded, including a Cupid on a dolphin from about 160 AD.

The recreated Roman gardens are described by the site as the earliest gardens found anywhere in the country.

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