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Discover life on the Roman Frontier
Discover the iconic Hadrian's Wall with your class this term. With 73 miles to explore, take your class on a journey from sea to sea across some of the wildest and most dramatic countryside in England, and find out more about life on the northern frontier and the impact of Roman Britain.
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Significance of Birdoswald Roman Fort
The archaeological significance of Birdoswald has placed the site firmly in the forefront of research on Hadian’s Wall.
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Sound of 500 Cavalry horses recreated at Hadrian's Wall
The unique mechanical installation at Chesters Roman Fort in North Tyne is a first of its kind for English Heritage.
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Brunton Turret - Hadrian's Wall
Wall section and a surviving piece of turret 2 1/2 metres (8.2 feet) high, built by men of the Twentieth Legion.
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Sources for Chesters Bridge Abutment
A summary of the main written, material and visual sources of information about Chesters Bridge Abutment.
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Significance of Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall
This stretch of Hadrian’s Wall has played a significant part in helping archaeologists to work out the building sequence of the turf Wall sector.
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Research on Chesters Bridge Abutment
The remains of the west abutment and piers seem always to have been visible when the river was low, and were noted by many antiquaries from the late 16th century onwards.
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Significance of Chesters Bridge Abutment
Chesters Bridge Abutment is one of the most remarkable survivals on Hadrian’s Wall. It is of wide-ranging significance to the history of the Wall, and to studies of Roman architecture and engineering.
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Events at Chesters Roman Fort and Museum
From great family days out to events of interest to the real history buff. Take a look at our events to see what’s coming up soon.