Wiltshire was home to an ancient Roman settlement called Verlucio, located near the village of Sandy Lane (North of Devizes). While not much remains of Verlucio today, it was once a bustling Roman market town, playing an important role in the Roman road system. The town lay on the route of the famous Roman road called Ermin Street, connecting Londinium (London) with the southwest of England. Ermin Street should not be confused with the more famous Ermine Street, which connected London to York (Eboracum) and Lincoln (Lindum). Ermin Street in southern England started in Silchester, a significant Roman town located near modern-day Reading, and extended westward through the countryside, passing through Wiltshire and ending in Cirencester and Gloucester.
Excavations in the area have uncovered Roman coins, pottery, and other artifacts, shedding light on Roman Wiltshire.
