Wall Roman Site (Letocetum)

Wall Roman Site (Letocetum)
Bath House from the South (c) English Heritage Photo Library
bronze statuette -   Artefact found on site - a bronze statuette of a wrestler half melted from a fire. (c) Tiles in museum -   Tiles in museum (c) Wall Roman Site (Letocetum) -   Bath House from the South (c)

Wall was an important staging post on Watling Street, the Roman military road to North Wales. It provided overnight accommodation for travelling Roman officials and imperial messengers. The foundations of an inn and bathhouse can be seen, and many of the excavated finds are displayed in the on-site museum.

Opening Times:

April 2009 to March 2010Opening TimesOpening Days
Site: 1 Mar-1 Nov 10am-5pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.
Museum: 21 Mar-31 Oct, last Sat & Sun of each month and Bank Hols 10am-5pm Sat, Sun, & Bank Hols.
Museum: 2 Nov-28 Feb Closed

How much does it cost?

Adult:
Free
Children:
Free
Concession:
Free
English Heritage Members:

How do I get there?

Address:
Staffordshire - WS14 0AW
Road Access:
Off A5 at Wall, near Lichfield
Train Access:
Shenstone 1 1/2 miles
Bus Access:
Heartlands bus (Invincible Coaches) 381
Map Location:

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Parking Dogs allowed on leads Picnic area
Access:
Access to site: Up 6 steep steps from main road: assistance is advised. Unaccompanied visitors should telephone regional office for advise in advance. It is strongly recommended for wheelchair users to be accompanied by a strong pusher as there are many banks and slopes; grass is smooth and firm in summer.
Parking:
190m from entrance; impacted gravel surface

What facilities are available for groups?

Group Booking:
Free parking for coaches
Average Length of Visit:
45 minutes