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MILE FORTLET 21: A lesser-known Roman relic with a commanding view and a fascinating story
MILE FORTLET 21 A lesser-known Roman relic with a commanding view and a fascinating story. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History A short walk from the seaside village of Allonby stands Milefortlet 21, set proudly on a hill with a good view over the Solway. This is part of a series of fortlets […]
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Follow in the footsteps of Iron Age tribes, Romans and Border Reivers at Epiacum Roman Fort
Epiacum Roman Fort, Alston Follow in the footsteps of Iron Age tribes, Romans and Border Reivers. by Jonathan Fraser, Cumbria and the Borders History If you visit Epiacum Roman Fort, you will be visiting the highest Roman Fort in Britain (1,050 feet above sea level). It was originally built in the early 2nd century AD […]
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What’s On @ Senhouse Roman Museum
WHAT’S ON @ SENHOUSE ROMAN MUSEUM Discover our Roman history this summer with a whole host of exciting Roman themed activities! by Danni Murphy Guided Tours of the Fort Every Sunday starting at 2pm, from Sunday 7th April to Sunday 27th October. Summer Roman Festival Roman Roadshow Open Day with Magnus and Flavia Monday 22nd […]
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Uncovering Roman Carlisle 2024 Excavation: Sign up for summer dig!
Uncovering Roman Carlisle 2024 Excavation: Sign up for summer dig! The award-winning community archaeological dig, Uncovering Roman Carlisle (URC), is set to return to Carlisle’s Roman Bathhouse to discover more of the remaining mysteries of the site. The dig at Carlisle Cricket Club will take place between Saturday 11 May and Saturday 15 June. Once again, […]
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Uncovering Roman Carlisle Touring Exhibition Extended
Uncovering Roman Carlisle Touring Exhibition Extended Residents and visitors to Carlisle will have one more chance to see fascinating finds and hear about the experiences of volunteers and archaeologists from Carlisle’s Roman bathhouse in the new Sands Centre. With the support of Carlisle City Council’s Discover Carlisle team, GLL and Tullie House, The Sands Centre […]
Award-winning Uncovering Roman Carlisle returns for a “Mini-Dig” this August
Award-winning Uncovering Roman Carlisle returns for a “Mini-Dig” this August The ongoing community excavation and exhibition project, Uncovering Roman Carlisle, has won a prestigious national award and has arranged another mini-dig later this month. With the discovery of the largest known building on Hadrian’s Wall, over 700 finds, and at least 1,100 days given by […]
Uncovering Roman Carlisle Hits the Road!
Uncovering Roman Carlisle Hits the Road! An exhibition celebrating the community excavation at Carlisle Cricket Club, Uncovering Roman Carlisle, will be visiting venues throughout the district week beginning this week (27 June) until September 2022. With the discovery of the largest known building on Hadrian’s Wall, over 700 finds, and at least 1,100 days given […]
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Excavation of Carlisle Roman bathhouse uncovers fascinating finds
Excavation of Carlisle Roman bathhouse uncovers fascinating finds An exciting heritage project that is unearthing more of Carlisle’s Roman history has uncovered a variety of fascinating historical objects. The Uncovering Roman Carlisle project, which received a £99,000 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant is an 18-months programme of community archaeological investigation, exhibitions, and engagement exploring Carlisle’s […]
New finds on show in Senhouse Roman Museum
New finds on show in Senhouse Roman Museum… Roman and Romano-British religion have many associations with the animal kingdom. Both wild and domesticated animals appear in Roman sculpture and artwork recovered from Roman and native sites throughout Cumbria and the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage site. Currently on display in the Senhouse Roman Museum at Maryport […]
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