Malton Museum Walking Tour: Romans in Malton

Date: Saturday 10th August 2024

Time: 11am - 12.30pm

Meet at Roman Fort, Orchard Fields, just off Old Malton Road

Archaeological work on Malton’s Roman Fort suggests that it was one of very few in the country that was probably operated in varying strength throughout most of the Roman occupation. Roman soldiers were efficient builders and military forts were regularly altered, abandoned and re-instated as necessity arose. Partly built over later by the Normans and cut through even later by a railway track, what is left of the fort site is an unevenly shaped grass field with banks and ditches, but with many hidden stories to discover. Our tour explains the layout of the fort, and the people who lived there for a time. Come and learn about the life of a typical Roman soldier.

The tour takes about 90 minutes.  We use audio headsets to ensure everyone can hear the guides when the town is busy.  The maximum size of a group is 20.

Cost £10.00 per person, includes an information pack.

Please note that the fort is an uneven area of roughly mown grass which can also be damp in wet weather, so please wear suitable footwear.

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