Verlamion, or Verlamio ("settlement above the marsh"), was the tribal capital of the Catuvellauni tribe in Iron Age Britain from approximately 20 BC until shortly after the Roman invasion of 43 AD.
At some point after the Roman conquest of Britain, the original Iron Age settlement came to be known by its Roman name, Verulamium. Much later, St Albans was founded on an adjacent hill, using stone and brick from the earlier site. It is believed that the capital was moved to the site by Tasciovanus (circa 25 to 5 BC). The centre grew under Tasciovanus' son, Cunobelinus. Cunobelinus is also the most probable cause of the construction of the earthen ramparts around the settlement, such as Beech Bottom Dyke.
Coordinates: 51°45′N 0°22′W / 51.75°N 0.367°W
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