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Edges of Empire: Chesters Roman Fort
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Apr 15, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Described as one of the most complete cavalry forts that survives in Britain, Chesters Roman Fort is also home to the best preserved military baths on the island. In this episode, English Heritage Curator Dr Frances McIntosh takes Tristan around the site, and explains how it can tell us more about everyday life on this far flung frontier. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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