It is not just Hadrian's Wall that provides evidence of the Romans in England. A visit to the sites mentioned below brings you closer to these people - despite the gap of nearly two millenia.
Birdoswald Roman Fort, Cumbria
For those who want an introduction to the history and appearance of the Wall in Cumbria, Birdoswald is perfect.
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Chesters Roman Fort, Northumberland
The best-preserved Roman cavalry fort in Britain with a military bath house surviving as one of the best preserved buildings along the line of Hadrian’s Wall.
The museum holds displays of carved stones, altars and sculptures from all along the wall.
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Corbridge Roman Town, Northumberland
A supply base for Hadrian’s Wall, Corbridge developed into a prosperous garrison town during the Roman era.
The museum houses a fascinating collection of finds and remarkable sculptures.
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Housesteads Roman Fort, Northumberland
The jewel in the crown of Hadrian’s Wall and the most complete Roman fort in Britain.
These superb remains offer a fascinating glimpse into the past glories of one of the world’s greatest empires. See granaries, barracks, hospital and ingenious latrines.
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Lullingstone Roman Villa, Kent
One of England’s most exciting archaeological finds with wonderful mosaic floors, wall paintings, bath suite and skeletal remains.
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Pevensey Castle, East Sussex
The free audio tour brings the castle’s history alive – from its origins as a Roman fort - the site of William the Conqueror's landing in 1066, just a fortnight before his conquest at the Battle of Hastings - right up to its role in the Second World War.
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Portchester Castle, Hampshire
The castle that has defended Portsmouth Harbour for 2,000 years and has the most complete Roman wall in Europe.
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Richborough Roman Fort, Kent
Explore the site of the first Roman landing in Britain and visit the museum with its collection of artefacts uncovered on site. See the remains of the huge triumphal arch, once 25 metres high.
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Wroxeter Roman City, Shropshire
Discover what urban life was like 2,000 years ago in the fourth largest city in Roman Britain.
See the remains of the impressive 2nd-century municipal baths and view the excavated treasures in the museum.
Explore the new Roman villa urbana - a high status Roman town house that has been stunningly reconstructed for a recent television documentary.
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