Glevum (or, more formally, Colonia Nervia Glevensium, or occasionally Glouvia) was a Roman fort in Roman Britain that become "colonia" of retired legionaries in AD 97. Today it's known as Gloucester, located in the English county of Gloucestershire. The name Glevum is taken by many present day businesses in the area and also by the 26-mile Glevum Way, a long-distance footpath or recreational walk encircling modern Gloucester. (External Link) Fortress Glevum was established around AD 48 as a mar… (More on Glevum)