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{{Infobox | Vectis (/ˈu̯ek.tis/), or the '''Isle of Wight''' (/waɪt/), is a county and the largest and second-most populous island of England.{{Infobox | ||
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}} | }}The area had been continuously inhabited by people since before the bronze age, likely due to an abundance of vegetation. The amount of people inhabiting the area during the bronze age continued to grow due to an abundance of tin in the area, an important and vital metal in the smelting of bronze. | ||
The area had been continuously inhabited by people since before the bronze age, likely due to an abundance of vegetation. The amount of people inhabiting the area during the bronze age continued to grow due to an abundance of tin in the area, an important and vital metal in the smelting of bronze. | |||
The Romans paid little interest to the area. C. Julius Caesar reported that the Belgae took the Isle of Wight in about 85 BC, and recognised the culture of this general region as "Belgic", but made no reference to Vectis. The Romans built no towns on the island, but the remains of at least seven Roman villas have been found, indicating the prosperity of local agriculture. | The Romans paid little interest to the area. C. Julius Caesar reported that the Belgae took the Isle of Wight in about 85 BC, and recognised the culture of this general region as "Belgic", but made no reference to Vectis. The Romans built no towns on the island, but the remains of at least seven Roman villas have been found, indicating the prosperity of local agriculture. |