Hadrian’s Wall – Customs Barrier? Defensive Fortification? Propaganda/Vanity Project?

Whatever the original purpose it now provides us with a wealth of fascinating evidence of Romanisation, everyday life, political and military history in a stunning stretch of countryside.

Sample Itinerary
All Itineraries are tailor-made to suit the specific requirements of syllabus, budget and stamina. Please let us know Exam Board, options and modules – we can then discuss how best to incorporate prescribed Literary/Visual/Material Sources.
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Day 1

< Lunt Fort BagintonLunt Fort Baginton

Travel from school via Roman Site of Choice (Bath, Chester, Lunt, York etc) as dictated by geographical location.
Newcastle Travel Lodge and Evening Meal.

Day 2

< Arbeia South ShieldsArbeia South Shields

Great North Museum: Egyptians, Greeks and Roman Empire including Mithraeum. Worksheets available.
Segundum: Fort, viewing platform and reconstructed Bathhouse
Arbeia & Museum: Reconstructed Gatehouse, Commanding Officer’s House & Barracks Latrines.
Newcastle Travel Lodge and Evening Meal

Day 3
Corbridge & Museum: Roman Garrison town with streets, granaries, fountain house, market, workshops and temple remains. Roman Armour of the Corbridge Hoard.
Chesters & Museum: Roman Cavalry Fort, baths and small antiquarium
Housesteads & Museum: Auxilliary Fort with Barrack blocks, hospital and latrines
Newcastle Travel Lodge and Evening Meal

Day 4

< Roman Temple at VindolandaRoman Temple at Vindolanda

Vindolanda & Museum: Vast Auxiliary Fort, Bath House, Workshops, latrines, Celtic & Roman Temples, Replica Turret, Wall Section, Temple & Romano-British House, Gardens and Museum.
Steel Rig and Sycamore Gap: Two Hour Scenic Walk
Greenhead Roman Army Museum: Three Galleries and VR Roman School Lesson
Newcastle Travel Lodge and Evening Meal

Day 5

< Constantine York MinsterConstantine - York Minster

Return to school by coach via the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and/or Roman Sites of Choice

Feel free to contact us to tailor your own tour. 01342 324727

Optional Extras:

  • Bespoke workshops and artefact handling sessions at certain times of year.
  • Binchester Roman Fort: one of the most intact hypocaust systems in Britain with two bath houses
  • Birdoswald Roman Fort & Visitors Centre: longest stretch of the Wall, remains of Fort, Turret and Milecastle
  • Tullie House Museum, Carlisle: Roman frontier Gallery
  • Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport: Dramatically set of cliffs overlooking Solway Firth; altar stones, epigraphy and sculpture
  • Graham Taylor “Potted History” Demonstrations and Workshops:http://www.pottedhistory.co.uk/

Short on Time and/or Finance? Fear Not! Make a flying Visit!

Day 1 – Depart from School via one Roman Site en route to Overnight Accommodation in Newcastle with Evening Meal

Day 2 – Choose ONE DAY from the Itinerary above and return to School late this evening.

Resources:

Historical Atlas of MediterraneanThe Roman Forts of Hadrian’s Wall – Interactive Map:
https://www.heritagedaily.com/2020/03/roman-forts-around-hadrians-wall-interactive-map/110814

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