Camulodunum (Ginn History Patch Series: The Romans)

We know from inscriptions that the official Roman name for Colchester was Colonia Claudia Vitricensis, the colony of Claudius the Victorious, though it is possible that the latter title was not added until after the Romans had defeated Queen Boudicca (Boadicea). Camulodunum, which means 'fortress of Camulos, the god of war', is strictly the Latinised name of the pre-Roman settlement, but since it has been used extensively in the past to refer to the Roman town, it is used here. In any case it is quite likely that the Romanised Britons continued to call it Camulodunum.
Neither of the Clarkes can remember a time when archaeology was not one of their major interests. They now live in Colchester's academic periphery, and both hold Diplomas of the Museums Association, as well as being Fellows of the Society of Antiquaries.