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Aldborough    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 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Ambleside Roman Fort   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 English Heritage Location map Details of Ambleside Roman Fort OS NY373033 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Bignor Roman Villa    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 Location map OS SU987 143 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Birdoswald Fort and Hadrian's Wall    One of the best Roman forts along Hadrian's Wall, set amid beautiful North Penines scenery. Birdoswald, Cumbria, England, CA8 7DD Attraction Type: Roman Location: 7 miles NE Brampton off B6318 Website: Birdoswald Fort and Hadrian's Wall Phone: 016977 47602 English Heritage Location map Details of Birdoswald Fort and Hadrian's Wall OS NY620 666 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Brading Roman Villa   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 Location map OS SZ603862 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Caister Roman Fort    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 Location map OS TG516126 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Chedworth Roman Villa   Romano-British villa in lovely valley setting. Two bath complexes and intricate mosaics, with a museum of local artifacts. Yanworth, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, GL54 3LJ Attraction Type: Roman Location: on A429 Website: Chedworth Roman Villa Phone: 01242 890 256 National Trust Location map Details of Chedworth Roman Villa OS SP053 135 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Chester Roman Amphitheatre    The Roman Amphitheatre at Chester is the largest yet excavated in Britain (though only half of the structure has been uncovered). It lies beside the Roman fort of Deva, and it served as an entertainment centre and training ground for the troops of the 20th Legion stationed at the fort. Vicars Lane, Chester, Cheshire, England, CH1 1QX Attraction Type: Roman Website: Chester Roman Amphitheatre Email: enquiries@chesteramphitheatre.co.uk English Heritage Location map Details of Chester Roman Amphitheatre OS SJ409 662 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Chesters Roman Fort   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 English Heritage Location map OS NY907701 Photo Credit: Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Corbridge Roman Site   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 English Heritage Location map OS NY979651 Photo Credit: Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Fishbourne Roman Palace    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 English Heritage Location map OS SU839 048 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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