Delgovicia
Delgovicia or Delgovitia was a Romano-British town in Britain, mentioned by the Antonine Itinerary as being east of Eboracum (Roman York). It is also mentioned by the Geographer of Ravenna as Devovicia or Devovitia. Its location is currently unknown. Several scholars have postulated various identifications for Delgovicia:
- William Smith suggested it was probably Market Weighton.
- Benjamin Pitts Capper suggested it was Londesborough.[1]
- A. L. F. Rivet & Colin Smith suggest it was probably Wetwang.[2]
- Others suggest the ruins at Millington.[3]
References[]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Delgovitia". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the - ^ Pitts Capper, Benjamin (1825). A Topographical Dictionary of the United Kingdom. London. p. 669.
- ^ Rivet, A. L. F.; Smith, Colin (1979). The Place-Names of Roman Britain. London. pp. 331–332.
- ^ "Delgovicia/Delgovicivm?". Roman Britain Online. 2010. Archived from the original on 31 October 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
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- Lost ancient cities and towns
- Roman towns and cities in England
- History of the East Riding of Yorkshire