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Aldborough
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Site of the old Roman city of Isurium. The foundations of civic buildings and outer defensive walls can be seen clearly. The city of Isurium was popular with the most powerful officials of Roman York, and many of the consuls and governors of York had their villas at Aldborough. The church at Aldborough has a Roman carving of the god Mercury built into the stone of the north aisle. There is a museum on site containing artefacts found during excavation.
Aldborough,
Yorkshire,
England
Attraction Type:
Roman
OS SE404654
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Ambleside Roman Fort
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Remains of a 2nd century Roman fort at the head of Lake Windermere. The fort was built during Emperor Hadrian's reign to guard the road from Ravenglass on the coast to Brougham, south of Penrith. The remains include the commandant's house and the granary foundations. Also known as Galava Roman Fort.
Ambleside,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England,
LA22 0EW
Attraction Type:
Roman
Location: Off the A5095, just north of Waterhead car park. Access through Borrans Park
Website: Ambleside Roman Fort
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OS NY373033
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Bignor Roman Villa
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In its heyday Bignor took in 70 buildings over 4 acres. Today, the site museum preserves some of the best mosaics in England. From Bignor you can trace the route of Stane Street, the great Roman road linking Chichester with London.
Bignor Lane,
Bignor,
Pulborough,
West Sussex,
England,
RH20 1PH
Attraction Type:
Roman
Location: 7 m N Arundel, off A29
Phone: 01798 869 259
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OS SU987 143
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Brading Roman Villa
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The extensive remains of a Roman house, dating to at least the mid 2nd century. Five of the twelve ground floor rooms contain original Roman mosaics. Also on the site are a nymphaeum (Roman water feature), agricultural buildings and a replica Roman garden.
Morton Old Road,
Brading,
Isle of Wight,
England,
PO36 0EN
Attraction Type:
Roman
Location: On the A3055 just south of Brading
Website: Brading Roman Villa
Phone: 01983 406223
Fax: 01983 407924
Oglander Roman Trust
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OS SZ603862
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Caister Roman Fort
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The remains of a Roman fort which was occupied well into the Saxon period. Caister formed part of the Roman 'Saxon Shore' defenses. It was built around the year 200 AD and used by the Roman army for the next two centuries. The remains show building foundations, and sections of walls and ditches.
Norwich Road,
Caister-on-Sea,
Norfolk,
England,
NR30 5RA
Attraction Type:
Roman
Location: Open at any time
Website: Caister Roman Fort
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OS TG516126
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Chesters Roman Fort
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Perhaps the best preserved Roman cavalry fort in Britain. Chesters was built in the early 2nd century to guard the point where Hadrian's Wall crossed the River South Tyne. The remains are quite extensive, which makes it very easy to get a feel for the layout of many of the major buildings in the fort. There is an extensive museum showcasing major finds from the site.
Chollerford,
Northumberland,
England,
NE46 4EU
Attraction Type:
Roman
Location: Located just West of Chollerford, on the B6318
Website: Chesters Roman Fort
Phone: 01434 681379
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OS NY907701
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Corbridge Roman Site
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There's a lot of history packed into a small site at Corbridge. There were Roman forts here for several centuries, and they played a pivotal role in Roman control over what is now northern England. The site is located at the junction of the major Roman roads of Stane Street and Dere Street. Indeed, Stane Street passes directly through the site. The first fort was built around 79 AD to aid the invasion of southern Scotland by Agricola. The site was subsequently used to house troops during the building of Hadrian's Wall.
Corbridge,
Northumberland,
England,
NE45 5NT
Attraction Type:
Roman
Location: On a minor road 1/2 mile north west of Corbridge
Website: Corbridge Roman Site
Phone: 01434 632349
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OS NY979651
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Fishbourne Roman Palace
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1st century Roman palace with intact mosaics, underfloor heating system and baths. Part of the gardens have been restored to the Roman plan, with appropriate plantings. Try your hand at making your own mosaic in a hands-on display area.
Salthill Road,
Fishbourne,
Chichester,
West Sussex,
England,
PO19 3QR
Attraction Type:
Roman
Location: off A27
Website: Fishbourne Roman Palace
Phone: 01243 785 859
Fax: 01243 539 266
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OS SU839 048
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