Visitors to Corbridge can walk along the main street of this Roman garrison town, flanked by the remains of granaries, a fountain house, markets, workshops and temples.
Sitting astride the intersection of Roman Dere Street and Stanegate, Corbridge was initially the site of a series of important forts. But after Hadrian's Wall was fully commissioned it developed into a prosperous town, a tempting leave-centre for off-duty Wall garrisons.
Abandoned after the collapse of Roman rule in Britain, the town centre has been systematically excavated, producing the fascinating array of finds now most attractively displayed in the site museum.
Time Travellers Go... Roman Pottery
Sat 2 - Tue 5 Jun 2012
Could you hack it in Roman Britain? This Diamond Jubilee weekend, enjoy trips back in time in our events across Hadrian’s Wall. At Corbridge Roman Town we look at Roman crafts with hands on Roman pottery activities for all children.
Meet Bellicus the Travelling Roman Potter
Mon 13 - Tue 14 Aug 2012
Local master potter Graham Taylor recreates the life of the travelling craftsman from Roman Britain. He will be travelling along the wall seeking out the forthcoming Roman army. There are opportunities for hands on fun for all junior potters too.
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Corchester Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland - NE45 5NT (Directions)
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