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Episode 82 - Send in the cavalry! The story of Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall

Episode 82 - Send in the cavalry! The story of Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall

FromThe English Heritage Podcast


Episode 82 - Send in the cavalry! The story of Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall

FromThe English Heritage Podcast

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Oct 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We’re joined by English Heritage properties historian Andrew Roberts and collections curator Frances McIntosh to discuss the story of Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall, which remains the most complete Roman cavalry fort in Britain. Discover what life was like for the men stationed here, the importance of the cavalry and the story of John Clayton, who excavated the fort from 1843 until his death in 1890, helping to save this section of Hadrian’s Wall and unearthing many of the objects on display in the fort’s museum.

To discover more about Chesters Roman Fort or to plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/chesters
Released:
Oct 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites, and brings the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk