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Hardknott Roman Fort   Extensive remains of a Roman fort in an astonishing, remote position high above Eskdale at the top of Wrynose Pass. Hardknott was founded by the Emperor Hadrian in the early 2nd century AD. The extensive foundations reveal a commandant's house, barracks, parade ground, and bath house. The location in an exposed position below the summit of Wrynose Pass has to be seen. Ravenglass, Lake District, Cumbria, England Attraction Type: Roman Location: On a minor road 9 miles east of Ravenglass, at the top of Eskdale. Access may be difficult in winter. Limited parking at the site. A larger parking area well below the fort makes for a very stiff walk to the site. Website: Hardknott Roman Fort English Heritage OS NY218015 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Housesteads Fort    Housesteads is the best preserved of the thirteen permanent Roman army posts along the length of Hadrian's Wall, the famous barrier built to keep the northern tribes out of the settled Roman south. Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, England, NE47 6NN Attraction Type: Roman Location: off B6318 Website: Housesteads Fort Phone: 01434 344363 English Heritage Location map OS NY797 686 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Lullingstone Roman Villa    Discovered in 1949, remains of an extensive villa with lovely mosaic floors depicting ancient myths. Also on the site, the remains of one of the earliest Christian chapels in England. Lullingstone Lane, Eynsford, Kent, England, DA4 0JA Attraction Type: Roman Location: Off A225. Closed till summer 2008 for renovations. Website: Lullingstone Roman Villa Phone: 01322 863 467 English Heritage Location map OS TQ530 644 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Lydney Park Roman Camp    A Roman temple and villa complex built upon an earlier Iron Age hill fort. Part of the Lydney Park estate. Lydney Park Estate, Old Park Lydney, Gloucestershire, England, GL15 6BU Attraction Type: Roman Location: Between Lydney and Aylburton on the A48 Phone: 01594 842027 Fax: 01594 842027 Location map OS SO621021 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Newport Arch   The best preserved of the many Roman remains in Lincoln, Newport Arch is a gateway across Bailgate, at the northern extremity of the old Roman city, where the Roman Ermine Street led north towards York. The Newport Arch was built in the early 2nd century AD, and is the only Roman arch in Britain still in daily use for transportation. Newport/Bailgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN1 3AZ Attraction Type: Roman Location: At the top of Bailgate, a very short walk from the cathedral. Location map Details of Newport Arch OS SK976721 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Newport Roman Villa    Remains of a Roman villa dating to 280AD. The best preserved part of the villa are its baths, but there are also very good examples of underfloor heating and mosaic floors to be seen. Tableaux depict life in Roman times, and there are exhibits of Roman finds from across the Isle of Wight. Seasonal opening. Cypress Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, England, P030 1HE Attraction Type: Roman Phone: 01983 529720 Location map OS SZ533408 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Reculver Towers and Roman Fort    The Roman fort of Regulbium was built here by the Emperor Carausius in the 3rd century. The striking twin towers of a 12th century church stand within the boundaries of the Roman foundations. Reculver, Kent, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: 3 m E Herne Bay along shore Website: Reculver Towers and Roman Fort Phone: 01227 740 676 English Heritage OS TR228 694 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Richborough Roman Fort    A third century Roman fortification with remains of a triumphal arch that may mark the spot where the Romans first came ashore for their successful 43AD invasion of Britain. Later, an early Christian church was built within the walls of the Roman fort. There are inner and outer earthworks, and extensive remains of fortifications.The fort was built on the seashore, but is now 2 miles inland. Richborough, Sandwich, Kent, England, CT13 9JW Attraction Type: Roman Location: 1.5 m NW Sandwich, off A257 Website: Richborough Roman Fort Phone: 01304 612 013 English Heritage Location map OS TR324 602 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Roman Bath Inn    In 1930 renovations to a tavern on St Sampson's, York, revealed the remains of a caldarium, or steam bath, from the Roman city of Eboracum. The caldarium, and a neighbouring plunge bath, have been excavated, and visitors can now see the place where Roman soldiers and citizens came to find relaxation. St Sampsons, York, Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, YO1 8RN Attraction Type: Roman Location: off Church Street, a few blocks south of York Minster Location map Details of Roman Bath Inn OS SE606525 Photo Credit: David Ross Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Roman Garden    The "Roman Garden" monicker is something of a misnomer. Certainly there is no indication that a garden existed on this site near Newgate during Roman times. The garden space was, in fact, assembled in 1949 from bits and pieces of Roman artifacts found throughout Chester. The gardens contain Roman columns and a "hypocaust" or underfloor heating system. The gardens were remodeled in 2000 to provide access to the River Dee. Interpretive panels tell the story of Roman Chester and the garden site. Little St John Street, Chester, Cheshire, England Attraction Type: Garden Location: just outside the city walls, SE of the city Website: Roman Garden Email: landscape@chester.gov.uk Phone: 01244 402 397 Fax: 01244 310 071 Details of Roman Garden OS SJ411667 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Roman Painted House    The remains of Roman 'mansio', or Official Hotel, dating to at least the 3rd century AD. The remains, though now moved from its original site to a purpose built museum, show extensive wall paintngs and mosaics, a hypocaust (underfloor heating system), and remains of defensive fortifications. New Street, Dover, Kent, England, CT17 9AJ Attraction Type: Roman Location: in town centre Phone: 01304 203 279 Location map OS TR318415 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

The Roman Baths    The great Roman baths here were used from about 80-400AD, but they gradually fell into disuse, and were covered up by subsequent building on this site. Then in 1775 the baths and temple complex were discovered by accident, and they have been restored to their former glory. This is without a doubt the best Roman site in England, and well worth seeing. A museum houses finds from the excavations, including a giant stone Medusa's head, and a wonderful bronze head of Minerva. Pump Room, Stall Street Bath, Somerset, England, BA1 1LZ Attraction Type: Roman Website: The Roman Baths Email: romanbaths_bookings@bathnes.gov.uk Phone: 01225 477 785 Fax: 01225 477 743 Location map OS ST751 648 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wall Roman Site (Letocetum Baths and Museum)    The excavated bathhouse of an army post on Watling Street, the great Roman road. There is a museum on site. Watling Street, Wall, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, WS14 0AW Attraction Type: Roman Location: off A225 Website: Wall Roman Site (Letocetum Baths and Museum) Email: letocetum@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 0121 625 6820 National Trust Location map OS SK098 065 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wheeldale Roman Road    Extensive remains of a road which is generally thought to be Roman, though some authorities believe it to be either Saxon or, possibly, pre-Roman. Reached by a path across a field. The road is composed of very large slabs making up a lightly rounded surface, with no evidence of gutters. It is possible that the road was built to ease troop movements to the coast. Local legend tells that it was built by the giant Wade so that his wife could take her sheep to their pasture more easily. Pickering, Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England Attraction Type: Roman Location: off a minor road north of Pickering English Heritage OS SE805975 Photo Credit: David Ross Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wroxeter Roman City    The old Roman city of Viroconium, complete with bath and forum. Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, SY5 6PH Attraction Type: Roman Location: 5 miles E of Shrewsbury on B4380 Website: Wroxeter Roman City Phone: 01743 761 330 English Heritage Location map OS SJ565 081 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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