Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology (771 page)

A term applied to large Roman forts of between 6.4ha and 12.0ha which were occupied on a temporary basis by campaigning forces of between 2500 and 4000 troops. Defined by a single rampart and one or more outer ditches such forts have a characteristically rectangular outline with rounded corners. Most contain evidence of internal buildings because although temporary in the overall scheme of things most were in fact occupied for several seasons. They are frequently recognized through aerial photography.

 
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In a Roman camp or fort, the road linking the gates in the long sides and passing in front of the
principia
.

 
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In a Roman camp or fort, the street leading from the front of the headquarters building or general's tent to the front gate.

 
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In a Roman camp or fort, the main transverse street, passing in front of the headquarters building or general's tent.

 
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In a Roman camp or fort, the transverse street running behind the headquarters building and
latera praetorii
, parallel with the
via principalis
.

 
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In a Roman camp or fort, the perimeter street running behind the rampart on the inside, sometimes termed the
intervallum
street.

 
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British monarch of the House of Hanover. Born 1819, daughter of Edward, fourth son of George III. Came to the throne in 1837. Married Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in 1840. Died in 1901 aged 81; reigned 63 years.