Chester Roman Amphitheatre

The Chester Amphitheater is the largest to be discovered in Britain, dating back to the first century when the Roman fortress of Deva Victrix was founded. The ruins are comprised of a large stone amphitheater, similar to those found in continental Europe, and many believe that a smaller wooden amphitheater stood on the site and predated the stone structure. Today, only the northern half of the structure can be seen; the southern half is covered by buildings, and the magnificent church on the south side is a serious obstacle to dig around.