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    Was there a settlement at the site of London prior to the Roman invasion?

    Question #125623. Asked by BaronBatty. (Apr 03 12 3:42 AM)


    Lottie1001

    		According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, London was founded in the twelfth century BC by Brutus of Troy.

    http://www.inlondonguide.co.uk/london-history/brutus-of-troy-london-founder.html

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brutus_of_Troy

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_London

    Archaeologists have found no evidence of a settlement on the site of Roman Londinium, but artefacts, which pre-date the Roman invasion, have been found at both Chelsea and Brentford.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battersea_Shield

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brentford#Urban_development



    Apr 03 12, 3:59 AM

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