2-649-769 - Historic England/Heritage Images

Chester Roman Amphitheatre, c2nd century, (c1990-2010). Aerial view reconstruction drawing of the amphitheatre in c.100 AD. The amphitheatre dates from the 1st century, when the Roman fort of Deva Victrix was founded. All evidence recovered from excavation shows it was used for cock fighting, bull baiting and combat sports, including classical boxing, wrestling and, probably most importantly, gladiatorial combat.