In that same decade, under Nero’s reign, the men of the IX built the fort of Lindum Colonia, the seed of the present city of Lincoln, although later, around 71 A.D., they would move to Eboracum (York) ...
You are in: North Yorkshire > History > Archaeology > Roman York's Spanish connection Modern day shields of the Legio IX Hispa By Mike Griffiths Thanks to the Romans, York and Spain have a connection ...
On a dreary wintry day in York, Spain with its white-washed villas and Moorish legacy, seems a long way both geographically and culturally. However, there is a very ancient link between York and Spain ...
On a dreary wintry day in York, Spain with its white-washed villas and Moorish legacy, seems a long way both geographically and culturally. However, there is a very ancient link between York and Spain ...