Aldborough Roman Town

Website http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.426

Classification Historic Building

DescriptionAldborough, among the northernmost urban centres in the Roman Empire, succeeded Stanwick as the tribal stronghold of the Romanised Brigantes, the largest tribe in Britain. One corner of the defences is clearly laid out amid the towering trees of a Victorian arboretum, a tranquil place for picnics.

Two almost complete mosaic pavements can be viewed in their original position, and the site museum's fine collection of Roman finds make this the best place in Yorkshire to study the Romans. There is a handling collection of real and replica Roman objects, mosaic-making kits, and a 'tree box' for the arboretum.

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The AddressNorth Yorkshire, , Boroughbridge, YO51 9EP

Phone01423 322768

DateAug 9, 2006

Contact NameEnglish Heritage

CategoryEngland > Yorkshire (North)
England > Yorkshire (North) > Attractions In Ripon

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