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Graeme Young, archaeologist and director of The Bamburgh Research Project, at Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, where volunteers have unearthed the foundations of a rare roundhouse which could be over 2000 years old. Volunteers finishing their annual field project at the castle made a last-minute decision to excavate a further few inches of soil and revealed the foundations of a 'substantial' roundhouse around 12m in diameter. It is believed the original structure could be over 2000 years old, dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain, and hold vital clues about the transition from the Rom Stock Photo

RM2CG3J1B–Graeme Young, archaeologist and director of The Bamburgh Research Project, at Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, where volunteers have unearthed the foundations of a rare roundhouse which could be over 2000 years old. Volunteers finishing their annual field project at the castle made a last-minute decision to excavate a further few inches of soil and revealed the foundations of a 'substantial' roundhouse around 12m in diameter. It is believed the original structure could be over 2000 years old, dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain, and hold vital clues about the transition from the Rom

Roman baths at Bath, England. The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. the Roman Bath House is supplied by water which bubbles up from the ground at Bath and fell as rain on the nearby Mendip Hills. The temple was constructed in 60-70 AD and the bathing complex was gradually built up over the next 300 years. During the Roman occupation of Britain, and possibly on the instructions of Emperor Claudius, engineers drove oak piles to provide a stable foundation into the mud and surrounded the spring with an irregular stone chamber lined with lead. Stock Photo

RMD9CH12–Roman baths at Bath, England. The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. the Roman Bath House is supplied by water which bubbles up from the ground at Bath and fell as rain on the nearby Mendip Hills. The temple was constructed in 60-70 AD and the bathing complex was gradually built up over the next 300 years. During the Roman occupation of Britain, and possibly on the instructions of Emperor Claudius, engineers drove oak piles to provide a stable foundation into the mud and surrounded the spring with an irregular stone chamber lined with lead.

An old engraving of Druids speaking out to an audience against the Roman occupation of Britain, in c. 100 CE. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. After the Roman conquest of Britain, the Druids gave assistance to Caratacus who led a revolt of his tribe and others against Roman rule. During the reign of Nero his governor Suetonius Paulinus took a legion to the Island of Anglesey (Mona) in 60–61 CE, which was a Druid stronghold and decimated the population there. The earliest known references to the Druids date to the 4th century BC. Stock Photo

RM2YDCPTN–An old engraving of Druids speaking out to an audience against the Roman occupation of Britain, in c. 100 CE. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. After the Roman conquest of Britain, the Druids gave assistance to Caratacus who led a revolt of his tribe and others against Roman rule. During the reign of Nero his governor Suetonius Paulinus took a legion to the Island of Anglesey (Mona) in 60–61 CE, which was a Druid stronghold and decimated the population there. The earliest known references to the Druids date to the 4th century BC.

RMGHP5B3–Chester Roman Event

Great Witcombe Roman Villa, circa AD250, (c1990-2010) Artist: Ivan Lapper. Stock Photo

RMHT3K68–Great Witcombe Roman Villa, circa AD250, (c1990-2010) Artist: Ivan Lapper.

Map of Roman Kent; Black and White Illustration Stock Photo

RMBNXNTE–Map of Roman Kent; Black and White Illustration

Roman troops board ships taking them away from Britain, ending over four centuries of occupation. Date: 410 Stock Photo

RMG3B9PT–Roman troops board ships taking them away from Britain, ending over four centuries of occupation. Date: 410

Vintage engraving showing Roman soldiers invading Britain Stock Photo

RMC09ARN–Vintage engraving showing Roman soldiers invading Britain

Boadicea (variously spelt, eg Boudicca), Queen of the Iceni, wife of Prasutagus. Leader of a vigorous but doomed revolt against the Roman occupation of Britain. Date: - 62 Stock Photo

RMG37N3H–Boadicea (variously spelt, eg Boudicca), Queen of the Iceni, wife of Prasutagus. Leader of a vigorous but doomed revolt against the Roman occupation of Britain. Date: - 62

Ancient Roman settlement at Wall, near Lichfield, Staffordshire, UKFall Stock Photo

RM2BD9F4P–Ancient Roman settlement at Wall, near Lichfield, Staffordshire, UKFall

RMAYKD46–Romans Leave Britain

stacks of terra cotta bricks used to support a floor in the roman baths in Bath England, UK Stock Photo

RFJ21CGN–stacks of terra cotta bricks used to support a floor in the roman baths in Bath England, UK

'The Destruction of Roman Britain', 1926. Creators: Unknown, Emery Walker Ltd. Stock Photo

RMT8N726–'The Destruction of Roman Britain', 1926. Creators: Unknown, Emery Walker Ltd.

The Roman Occupation, c3nd century, (1990-2010). Artist: Ivan Lapper. Stock Photo

RMHT3KK6–The Roman Occupation, c3nd century, (1990-2010). Artist: Ivan Lapper.

A portrait of Roman emperor Titus Flavius Vespasianus or Vespasian (9AD - 79AD) on a coin of the time. He ruled from 1 July 69 to 23 June 79 , as Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus and took part in the Roman invasion of Britain in 43 AD ----- Un ritratto dell'imperatore romano Tito Flavio Vespasiano (9AD - 79AD) su una moneta del tempo. Regnò come Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus. . . Regnò dal 1º luglio 69 al 23 giugno 79. Stock Photo

RM2KFTE8X–A portrait of Roman emperor Titus Flavius Vespasianus or Vespasian (9AD - 79AD) on a coin of the time. He ruled from 1 July 69 to 23 June 79 , as Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus and took part in the Roman invasion of Britain in 43 AD ----- Un ritratto dell'imperatore romano Tito Flavio Vespasiano (9AD - 79AD) su una moneta del tempo. Regnò come Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus. . . Regnò dal 1º luglio 69 al 23 giugno 79.

Chesters Roman Fort, Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, England. Stock Photo

RM2XEYHMW–Chesters Roman Fort, Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, England.

The reconstruction of the main gateway at Richborough Roman Fort. The model is the same size as the original and stands in exactly the same spot. Stock Photo

RF2XEFNT6–The reconstruction of the main gateway at Richborough Roman Fort. The model is the same size as the original and stands in exactly the same spot.

Chysauster. Romano-British settlement, occupied from middle Iron Age until the end of the Roman occupation 4th century AD. Courtyard village. Stock Photo

RFR9YYXT–Chysauster. Romano-British settlement, occupied from middle Iron Age until the end of the Roman occupation 4th century AD. Courtyard village.

The Midwinter Festival in Roman London Stock Photo

RM2M3RX83–The Midwinter Festival in Roman London

RM2CG3J6H–Graeme Young, archaeologist and director of The Bamburgh Research Project, at Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland, where volunteers have unearthed the foundations of a rare roundhouse which could be over 2000 years old. Volunteers finishing their annual field project at the castle made a last-minute decision to excavate a further few inches of soil and revealed the foundations of a 'substantial' roundhouse around 12m in diameter. It is believed the original structure could be over 2000 years old, dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain, and hold vital clues about the transition from the Rom

RMD9CH31–Roman baths at Bath, England. The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. the Roman Bath House is supplied by water which bubbles up from the ground at Bath and fell as rain on the nearby Mendip Hills. The temple was constructed in 60-70 AD and the bathing complex was gradually built up over the next 300 years. During the Roman occupation of Britain, and possibly on the instructions of Emperor Claudius, engineers drove oak piles to provide a stable foundation into the mud and surrounded the spring with an irregular stone chamber lined with lead.

An old engraving of Roman troops leaving Britain, UK in 407 CE. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. The end of Roman rule in Britain occurred as the military forces of Roman Britain withdrew to defend or seize the Western Empire’s continental core, leaving behind an autonomous post-Roman Britain. In 383, the usurper Magnus Maximus withdrew troops from northern and western Britain, probably leaving local warlords in charge. In 407, Constantine III took the remaining mobile Roman soldiers to Gaul. Remaining Roman officials in Britain were deposed around 410. Stock Photo

RM2YDCPTP–An old engraving of Roman troops leaving Britain, UK in 407 CE. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. The end of Roman rule in Britain occurred as the military forces of Roman Britain withdrew to defend or seize the Western Empire’s continental core, leaving behind an autonomous post-Roman Britain. In 383, the usurper Magnus Maximus withdrew troops from northern and western Britain, probably leaving local warlords in charge. In 407, Constantine III took the remaining mobile Roman soldiers to Gaul. Remaining Roman officials in Britain were deposed around 410.

RMGHP5D1–Chester Roman Event

Roman carpentry and stoneworking tools, Corbridge Roman Town Museum, Northumberland, 2008. Artist: Historic England Staff Photographer. Stock Photo

RMPKCJ3N–Roman carpentry and stoneworking tools, Corbridge Roman Town Museum, Northumberland, 2008. Artist: Historic England Staff Photographer.

One of the numbered snails found at Chedworth Roman Villa, Gloucestershire. The snails are descendants of some of the original species brought in during the height of the Villa's occupation. Chedworth Roman Villa was one of the grandest villas in Roman Br Stock Photo

RMFA848M–One of the numbered snails found at Chedworth Roman Villa, Gloucestershire. The snails are descendants of some of the original species brought in during the height of the Villa's occupation. Chedworth Roman Villa was one of the grandest villas in Roman Br

Roman stonemason inscribing a tablet, Hadrian's Wall, 2nd century (c1985-c2000). Artist: Philip Corke. Stock Photo

RMMPTJRX–Roman stonemason inscribing a tablet, Hadrian's Wall, 2nd century (c1985-c2000). Artist: Philip Corke.

Standard Bearer of the Tenth Legion, leading the Roman invasion of Ancient Briton Stock Photo

RMGMR2AA–Standard Bearer of the Tenth Legion, leading the Roman invasion of Ancient Briton

Wroxeter Roman City, c2nd century, (c1990-2010). Artist: Ivan Lapper. Stock Photo

RMHT3KP8–Wroxeter Roman City, c2nd century, (c1990-2010). Artist: Ivan Lapper.

The Queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe Boudica (33 -61)between a chief and warrior. Organized a revolt against the Roman occupation. England. Stock Photo

RM2EETBM5–The Queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe Boudica (33 -61)between a chief and warrior. Organized a revolt against the Roman occupation. England.

Birdoswald Roman Fort, c2nd century, (c1990-2010). Artist: Philip Corke. Stock Photo

RMHT3KFA–Birdoswald Roman Fort, c2nd century, (c1990-2010). Artist: Philip Corke.

Vintage illustration of British historical costume. Romanized Briton. 30 A.D. Stock Photo

RM2E2H0B7–Vintage illustration of British historical costume. Romanized Briton. 30 A.D.

'Celtic and Roman Britain', 1926. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd. Stock Photo

RMT8N725–'Celtic and Roman Britain', 1926. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd.

Silchester Roman City Walls, 3rd century, (1990-2010). Artist: Ivan Lapper. Stock Photo

RMHT3KJ8–Silchester Roman City Walls, 3rd century, (1990-2010). Artist: Ivan Lapper.

Some of the historic Roman baths in Bath, Somerset. The naturally warm spring waters have been used since the Roman occupation of Britain. Stock Photo

RMCYX1BE–Some of the historic Roman baths in Bath, Somerset. The naturally warm spring waters have been used since the Roman occupation of Britain.

RM2XEYHMC–Chesters Roman Fort, Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, England.

RF2XEFPFP–The reconstruction of the main gateway at Richborough Roman Fort. The model is the same size as the original and stands in exactly the same spot.

RFR9YYWE–Chysauster. Romano-British settlement, occupied from middle Iron Age until the end of the Roman occupation 4th century AD. Courtyard village.

Silchester Roman City Walls, c2nd century, (1990-2010). Artist: Ivan Lapper. Stock Photo

RMHT3KJ7–Silchester Roman City Walls, c2nd century, (1990-2010). Artist: Ivan Lapper.

The surviving Roman column opposite York Minster in the historical city of York in Britain. The column was part of the fortress of the Roman Sixth Stock Photo

RM2BB1HH5–The surviving Roman column opposite York Minster in the historical city of York in Britain. The column was part of the fortress of the Roman Sixth

RMD9CH34–Roman baths at Bath, England. The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. the Roman Bath House is supplied by water which bubbles up from the ground at Bath and fell as rain on the nearby Mendip Hills. The temple was constructed in 60-70 AD and the bathing complex was gradually built up over the next 300 years. During the Roman occupation of Britain, and possibly on the instructions of Emperor Claudius, engineers drove oak piles to provide a stable foundation into the mud and surrounded the spring with an irregular stone chamber lined with lead.

An old engraving of the Romans landing in Britain at Rutupiae (Richborough, on the east coast of Kent), England, UK in 43 CE. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. The Roman conquest of Britain was the Empire’s conquest of most of the island of Britain, which was inhabited by the Celtic Britons. It began under Emperor Claudius, and was largely completed in the southern half of Britain (most of England and Wales) by AD 87, when the Stanegate was established. The conquered territory became the Roman province of Britannia. Stock Photo

RM2YDCPTJ–An old engraving of the Romans landing in Britain at Rutupiae (Richborough, on the east coast of Kent), England, UK in 43 CE. It is from a Victorian history book of c.1900. The Roman conquest of Britain was the Empire’s conquest of most of the island of Britain, which was inhabited by the Celtic Britons. It began under Emperor Claudius, and was largely completed in the southern half of Britain (most of England and Wales) by AD 87, when the Stanegate was established. The conquered territory became the Roman province of Britannia.

RMGHP5XY–Chester Roman Event

Sculptured mural by Frank Abraham depicts life before and during the Roman occupation. Cardiff Castle, Wales, UK Stock Photo

RM2YBX26B–Sculptured mural by Frank Abraham depicts life before and during the Roman occupation. Cardiff Castle, Wales, UK

One of the numbered snails found at Chedworth Roman Villa, Gloucestershire. The snails are descendants of some of the original species bought in during the height of the Villa's occupation. Chedworth Roman Villa was one of the grandest villas in Roman Bri Stock Photo

RMFA848J–One of the numbered snails found at Chedworth Roman Villa, Gloucestershire. The snails are descendants of some of the original species bought in during the height of the Villa's occupation. Chedworth Roman Villa was one of the grandest villas in Roman Bri

The Forest of Anderida during the Roman Occupation of Britain Stock Photo

RMJ4T2MT–The Forest of Anderida during the Roman Occupation of Britain

'Plan of Roman London', (1897). Creator: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMR0R24A–'Plan of Roman London', (1897). Creator: Unknown.

RF2J3HT4R–Chester Roman Amphitheatre

'Roman Remains Found in Billingsgate', (c1872). Creator: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMR0R2DN–'Roman Remains Found in Billingsgate', (c1872). Creator: Unknown.

Landing of Julius Caesar from the book History of England : with separate historical sketches of Scotland, Wales, and Ireland; from the invasion of Julius Cæsar until the accession of Queen Victoria to the British throne. By Russell, John, A. M., Published in Philadelphia by Hogan & Thompso in 1844 Stock Photo

RF2FN515W–Landing of Julius Caesar from the book History of England : with separate historical sketches of Scotland, Wales, and Ireland; from the invasion of Julius Cæsar until the accession of Queen Victoria to the British throne. By Russell, John, A. M., Published in Philadelphia by Hogan & Thompso in 1844

Remains of Hardknott hill fort in the Lake District Stock Photo

RMA5A9XF–Remains of Hardknott hill fort in the Lake District

Stone walls, part of old Roman bath house ruins, near coastal town of Ravenglass, Cumbria, England Stock Photo

RME79AGY–Stone walls, part of old Roman bath house ruins, near coastal town of Ravenglass, Cumbria, England

Eagle Rock is a weather-worn carving of an eagle, thought to date to the Roman occupation of Cramond, between about AD 140 and the early AD 200s Stock Photo

RM2YPAP1Y–Eagle Rock is a weather-worn carving of an eagle, thought to date to the Roman occupation of Cramond, between about AD 140 and the early AD 200s

Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland, where volunteers have unearthed the foundations of a rare roundhouse which could be over 2000 years old. Volunteers finishing their annual field project at the castle made a last-minute decision to excavate a further few inches of soil and revealed the foundations of a 'substantial' roundhouse around 12m in diameter. It is believed the original structure could be over 2000 years old, dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain, and hold vital clues about the transition from the Roman period to Anglo Saxon England. Stock Photo

RM2CG3J30–Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland, where volunteers have unearthed the foundations of a rare roundhouse which could be over 2000 years old. Volunteers finishing their annual field project at the castle made a last-minute decision to excavate a further few inches of soil and revealed the foundations of a 'substantial' roundhouse around 12m in diameter. It is believed the original structure could be over 2000 years old, dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain, and hold vital clues about the transition from the Roman period to Anglo Saxon England.

RM2XEYHM6–Chesters Roman Fort, Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, England.

RF2XEFNTG–The reconstruction of the main gateway at Richborough Roman Fort. The model is the same size as the original and stands in exactly the same spot.

RFR9YYWR–Chysauster. Romano-British settlement, occupied from middle Iron Age until the end of the Roman occupation 4th century AD. Courtyard village.

Pen-y-Dinas Hillfort in the mist. The Iron Age large Celtic fortified enclosure occupies a subsidiary peak, jutting out from the Great Orme, Llandudno Stock Photo

RM2X5KXMP–Pen-y-Dinas Hillfort in the mist. The Iron Age large Celtic fortified enclosure occupies a subsidiary peak, jutting out from the Great Orme, Llandudno

RM2BB1HHB–The surviving Roman column opposite York Minster in the historical city of York in Britain. The column was part of the fortress of the Roman Sixth

RMD9CH38–Roman baths at Bath, England. The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. the Roman Bath House is supplied by water which bubbles up from the ground at Bath and fell as rain on the nearby Mendip Hills. The temple was constructed in 60-70 AD and the bathing complex was gradually built up over the next 300 years. During the Roman occupation of Britain, and possibly on the instructions of Emperor Claudius, engineers drove oak piles to provide a stable foundation into the mud and surrounded the spring with an irregular stone chamber lined with lead.

Vindolanda Roman fort and village near Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, UK Stock Photo

RM2H8D4HP–Vindolanda Roman fort and village near Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, UK

RMGHP67J–Chester Roman Event

RM2YBX28B–Sculptured mural by Frank Abraham depicts life before and during the Roman occupation. Cardiff Castle, Wales, UK

Looking NE from Eildon Hill North hillfort over the site of Newstead Roman fort (Trimontium) in fields S of the Tweed, near Melrose, Scotland, UK. Stock Photo

RM2R1DC2W–Looking NE from Eildon Hill North hillfort over the site of Newstead Roman fort (Trimontium) in fields S of the Tweed, near Melrose, Scotland, UK.

Detail of a construction hoarding mural depicting the cariacature of a Roman soldier in Londinium during the occupation of ancient Britain by the Roman empire, on 2nd November 2021, in London, England. Stock Photo

RM2H4J76F–Detail of a construction hoarding mural depicting the cariacature of a Roman soldier in Londinium during the occupation of ancient Britain by the Roman empire, on 2nd November 2021, in London, England.

Chester is the richest city in Britain for archaeological and architectural treasures from the time of the Roman occupation Stock Photo

RFJHP0YE–Chester is the richest city in Britain for archaeological and architectural treasures from the time of the Roman occupation

Hadrian's Wall at Haltwhistle. The wall was begun in AD 122 by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a means of preventing the Scots from Stock Photo

RMCRPJAE–Hadrian's Wall at Haltwhistle. The wall was begun in AD 122 by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a means of preventing the Scots from

'Roman Wall on Tower Hill', c1872. Creator: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMR0R2EG–'Roman Wall on Tower Hill', c1872. Creator: Unknown.

The ancient Roman Stane Street (Roman Road) is used by two figures, on 8th August 2024, in Halnaker, England. Stretching 56 miles from London to Chichester, Stane (Stone) street was an ancient path developed by the Roman army during their occupation of Britain (Britannia) from the 1st century AD and has, in sections, been used by subsequent tribes and peoples ever since. Stock Photo

RM2XRR4B8–The ancient Roman Stane Street (Roman Road) is used by two figures, on 8th August 2024, in Halnaker, England. Stretching 56 miles from London to Chichester, Stane (Stone) street was an ancient path developed by the Roman army during their occupation of Britain (Britannia) from the 1st century AD and has, in sections, been used by subsequent tribes and peoples ever since.

'Ancient Roman Pavement Found in Threadneedle Street, 1841', (1897). Creator: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMR0R24B–'Ancient Roman Pavement Found in Threadneedle Street, 1841', (1897). Creator: Unknown.

Stone walls, part of old Roman bath house ruins, surrounded by trees near town of Ravenglass, Cumbria, England Stock Photo

RME79AG7–Stone walls, part of old Roman bath house ruins, surrounded by trees near town of Ravenglass, Cumbria, England

Bronze Vases, Romano-British, 1850. Items from an 'Exhibition of Ancient and Mediaeval Art at the Society of Arts, in John-street, Adelphi', [London]. 'Commencing, therefore, with the earliest periods, we give the following groupe of antique Roman bronzes from the cabinet of the Hon. Richard Neville, which, besides presenting a beauty of form not unworthy of Herculaneum, are curious as affording us a specimen of the Roman metal-work during their occupation of Britain - these vases having been found in a barrow at Thornbrough, in Buckinghamshire'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850. Stock Photo

RM2HT6992–Bronze Vases, Romano-British, 1850. Items from an 'Exhibition of Ancient and Mediaeval Art at the Society of Arts, in John-street, Adelphi', [London]. 'Commencing, therefore, with the earliest periods, we give the following groupe of antique Roman bronzes from the cabinet of the Hon. Richard Neville, which, besides presenting a beauty of form not unworthy of Herculaneum, are curious as affording us a specimen of the Roman metal-work during their occupation of Britain - these vases having been found in a barrow at Thornbrough, in Buckinghamshire'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.

RM2YPAP84–Eagle Rock is a weather-worn carving of an eagle, thought to date to the Roman occupation of Cramond, between about AD 140 and the early AD 200s

Interval tower, Chesters Roman Fort, Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, England. Stock Photo

RM2XEYHFY–Interval tower, Chesters Roman Fort, Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, England.

RF2XEFNRT–The reconstruction of the main gateway at Richborough Roman Fort. The model is the same size as the original and stands in exactly the same spot.

RFRA0022–Chysauster. Romano-British settlement, occupied from middle Iron Age until the end of the Roman occupation 4th century AD. Courtyard village.

'Roman Britain', 1902. Artist: FS Weller. Stock Photo

RMMPR2YK–'Roman Britain', 1902. Artist: FS Weller.

A round plaque on the surviving Roman column opposite York Minster in the historical city of York in Britain. The column was part of the fortress o Stock Photo

RM2BADATJ–A round plaque on the surviving Roman column opposite York Minster in the historical city of York in Britain. The column was part of the fortress o

RMD9CGD0–Roman baths at Bath, England. The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. the Roman Bath House is supplied by water which bubbles up from the ground at Bath and fell as rain on the nearby Mendip Hills. The temple was constructed in 60-70 AD and the bathing complex was gradually built up over the next 300 years. During the Roman occupation of Britain, and possibly on the instructions of Emperor Claudius, engineers drove oak piles to provide a stable foundation into the mud and surrounded the spring with an irregular stone chamber lined with lead.

RM2CG3J31–Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland, where volunteers have unearthed the foundations of a rare roundhouse which could be over 2000 years old. Volunteers finishing their annual field project at the castle made a last-minute decision to excavate a further few inches of soil and revealed the foundations of a 'substantial' roundhouse around 12m in diameter. It is believed the original structure could be over 2000 years old, dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain, and hold vital clues about the transition from the Roman period to Anglo Saxon England.

RMGHP6B7–Chester Roman Event

RM2YBX284–Sculptured mural by Frank Abraham depicts life before and during the Roman occupation. Cardiff Castle, Wales, UK

Landscape of Welsh Iron Age Bronze Age hillfort gill fort Pen y Dinas, Pe-y-Dinas, Pen Y Dinas, Celtic ancient monument on a misty day, crow on tree Stock Photo

RM2X6J9P2–Landscape of Welsh Iron Age Bronze Age hillfort gill fort Pen y Dinas, Pe-y-Dinas, Pen Y Dinas, Celtic ancient monument on a misty day, crow on tree

RM2H8D4MH–Vindolanda Roman fort and village near Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, UK

Newstead late C1stAD Roman fort (Trimontium) memorial (1928) in the shape of a Roman altar looking SW to Eildon Hill North, Melrose, Scotland, UK. Stock Photo

RM2R1DC4E–Newstead late C1stAD Roman fort (Trimontium) memorial (1928) in the shape of a Roman altar looking SW to Eildon Hill North, Melrose, Scotland, UK.

'The Culture The English Destroyed', c1934. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMPH5GYR–'The Culture The English Destroyed', c1934. Artist: Unknown.

RMCRPJA1–Hadrian's Wall at Haltwhistle. The wall was begun in AD 122 by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a means of preventing the Scots from

RM2XRR4AD–The ancient Roman Stane Street (Roman Road) is used by two figures, on 8th August 2024, in Halnaker, England. Stretching 56 miles from London to Chichester, Stane (Stone) street was an ancient path developed by the Roman army during their occupation of Britain (Britannia) from the 1st century AD and has, in sections, been used by subsequent tribes and peoples ever since.

RMFA848N–One of the numbered snails found at Chedworth Roman Villa, Gloucestershire. The snails are descendants of some of the original species brought in during the height of the Villa's occupation. Chedworth Roman Villa was one of the grandest villas in Roman Br

From 'The Descriptive Album of London' by George H Birch 1896 - Extracted text : ' THE OLD ROMAN WALL.—This portion, one of the semi-circular bastions or towers which flanked the walls at intervals all round, is in Cripplegate Churchyard. The first Roman City did not occupy the same extent of ground as it did sybsequently. The Eastern side was bounded by the Tower, and Northern by Cornhill, and the Southern by the River, while the Western side was bounded by the Wall Brook, but the City was afterwards extended on the Northern and Western sides to the limits Perhaps during the Roman occupation, Stock Photo

RF2A80P64–From 'The Descriptive Album of London' by George H Birch 1896 - Extracted text : ' THE OLD ROMAN WALL.—This portion, one of the semi-circular bastions or towers which flanked the walls at intervals all round, is in Cripplegate Churchyard. The first Roman City did not occupy the same extent of ground as it did sybsequently. The Eastern side was bounded by the Tower, and Northern by Cornhill, and the Southern by the River, while the Western side was bounded by the Wall Brook, but the City was afterwards extended on the Northern and Western sides to the limits Perhaps during the Roman occupation,

Bignor Roman Villa Museum, West Sussex, England Stock Photo

RMAF2RJJ–Bignor Roman Villa Museum, West Sussex, England

RM2YPAP88–Eagle Rock is a weather-worn carving of an eagle, thought to date to the Roman occupation of Cramond, between about AD 140 and the early AD 200s

Commanders House, Chesters Roman Fort, Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, England. Stock Photo

RM2XEYHKN–Commanders House, Chesters Roman Fort, Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, England.

RF2XEFNTA–The reconstruction of the main gateway at Richborough Roman Fort. The model is the same size as the original and stands in exactly the same spot.

RFR9YYXB–Chysauster. Romano-British settlement, occupied from middle Iron Age until the end of the Roman occupation 4th century AD. Courtyard village.

Building Hadrian's Wall, c122 (c1985-c2000). Artist: Philip Corke. Stock Photo

RMMPTJP2–Building Hadrian's Wall, c122 (c1985-c2000). Artist: Philip Corke.

RM2B7XMXR–The surviving Roman column opposite York Minster in the historical city of York in Britain. The column was part of the fortress of the Roman Sixth

RMD9CGCP–Roman baths at Bath, England. The Roman Baths complex is a site of historical interest in the English city of Bath. the Roman Bath House is supplied by water which bubbles up from the ground at Bath and fell as rain on the nearby Mendip Hills. The temple was constructed in 60-70 AD and the bathing complex was gradually built up over the next 300 years. During the Roman occupation of Britain, and possibly on the instructions of Emperor Claudius, engineers drove oak piles to provide a stable foundation into the mud and surrounded the spring with an irregular stone chamber lined with lead.

RM2CG3J1K–Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland, where volunteers have unearthed the foundations of a rare roundhouse which could be over 2000 years old. Volunteers finishing their annual field project at the castle made a last-minute decision to excavate a further few inches of soil and revealed the foundations of a 'substantial' roundhouse around 12m in diameter. It is believed the original structure could be over 2000 years old, dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain, and hold vital clues about the transition from the Roman period to Anglo Saxon England.

RMGHP63E–Chester Roman Event

RM2YBX2AN–Sculptured mural by Frank Abraham depicts life before and during the Roman occupation. Cardiff Castle, Wales, UK

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