The Romans called the imperial province of Britain Britannia.
The Roman Province of Britannia
The name Britannia was used by the Romans to refer to the geographical region that we now know as Great Britain, encompassing the land south of the border with Caledonia (present-day Scotland). This became the established name for the Roman province that controlled this area.
- The province of Britannia was a crucial part of the Roman Empire.
- The Romans established their control of the island in stages, with a gradual expansion northward.
- The territory of Britannia eventually encompassed most of the land south of the fluid border with Caledonia.
Geography of Roman Britannia
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | All of the island of Great Britain south of the fluid frontier with Caledonia (Scotland). |
| Administration | Managed as an imperial Roman province. |
| Cultural Impact | Roman influence had a lasting impact on the region's culture and infrastructure. |
The name Britannia has become synonymous with Roman Britain. The term is also used today to invoke the history and imagery of the Roman period in Great Britain.
