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.
Day 1
< Lunt 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.
< Arbeia 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
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 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
< Constantine 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.