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This is the best-preserved remnant of the Roman wall which once formed part of the eastern defences of Roman Londinium.
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Secrets of Richborough Roman amphitheatre revealed during excavation
A cavity in the arena wall at Richborough Roman amphitheatre in Kent, has been revealed to be a carcer, or cell for holding people and animals, English Heritage has revealed today (28 October).
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Read advice from our educational experts and historians on how teach the Romans to your learners. Featuring hints and tips, the pitfalls to avoid, and suggested activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.
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2022 March: Hadrian's Wall Quiz
Put your knowledge of Hadrian's Wall to the test on the 1900th anniversary of Britain' most well-known Roman relic.
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New research reveals Roman ‘wrestler’ figurine actually depicts African warrior
A lead figurine of a wrestler produced during the Roman era is now understood to be an African warrior, new research by English Heritage has revealed. The figurine, discovered a century ago at Wall Roman Site in Staffordshire, was first thought to depict an enslaved person, and later a wrestler, but the charity has now discovered evidence that the figurine originally carried a spear in one hand, finally revealing its true identity as an African warrior. The figurine is on display at Wall Roman Site’s museum until the end of October when the museum will close for the winter.
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New research reveals Roman ‘wrestler’ figurine actually depicts African warrior
A lead figurine of a wrestler produced during the Roman era is now understood to be an African warrior, new research by English Heritage has revealed. The figurine, discovered a century ago at Wall Roman Site in Staffordshire, was first thought to depict an enslaved person, and later a wrestler, but the charity has now discovered evidence that the figurine originally carried a spear in one hand, finally revealing its true identity as an African warrior. The figurine is on display at Wall Roman Site’s museum until the end of October when the museum will close for the winter.
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History of Pike Hill Signal Tower
Pike Hill Signal Tower is one of the few visible elements of the Roman frontier that pre-date Hadrian's Wall. Today visitors can still take in its panoramic views, which show exactly why this isolated site in Cumbria was chosen as a watch point.
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A description of Hadrian’s Wall and the key Roman sites along it.
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Anonymous Hadrian’s Wall excavators celebrated in new exhibition
A new photography exhibition opens at Corbridge Roman Town on Hadrian’s Wall today (7 April 2022), as part of English Heritage’s 1900 celebrations, marking 1900 years since construction started on the wall. Extraordinary Exploration: The Edwardian discovery of Coria showcases dozens of photographs of the local labourers who worked at Corbridge over nine years. These completely inexperienced excavators helped uncover remains of extraordinary quality and international renown, but have remained anonymous for over 100 years. Now, new research carried out by English Heritage has named 11 men and the charity hopes that the exhibition and the newly colourised photographs will lead to more being identified.
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Denton Hall is one of the turrets along Hadrian’s Wall – the frontier built by the Romans from AD 122 to define the north-west limit of their empire – for soldiers to shelter in and keep watch.