It was a key garrison and military supply base to other forts along the wall and is an important part of the history of roman britain. The roman fort at arbeia once guarded the entrance to the river tyne. I wrote some single letters for peter to do the same. Visit arbeia, south shields roman fort on your trip to. South shields roman fort, known to the romans as arbeia, was an important logistical depot. Arbeia roman fort at south shields current archaeology. Arbeia, south shields roman fort is part of the unesco world heritage site and the finest reconstru. Literacy games and arbeia roman fort we played one of our favourite literacy games this morning before we went out word wall. About arbeia, south shields roman fort arbeia south. It lies just beyond the end of hadrians wall, and served as the. Stone altars and skeletal remains help to tell the story of life and death.
Media in category arbeia roman fort the following files are in this category, out of total. Arbeia roman fort and museum as well as the shipping links along the tyne and coastal areas, arbeia was linked to the roman road network via the wrekendyke or leam lane which joined the roman road from chesterlestreet somewhere west of present day wrekenton. It was in use as a garrison for approximately 300 years, from around 122 ad, almost up to 400ad today, segedunum is the most thoroughly excavated fort along hadrians wall. Two millennia ago, the roman empire stretched all the way to northern england, which the romans considered the very edge of civilization. A full and detailed bibliography on the excavations and finds at arbeia roman fort. Take a tour of the arbeia, south shields roman fort, united kingdom to visit historic site in south shields. Arbeia roman fort is a ten minute walk from south shields metro and bus station. Arbeia, south shields roman fort visit hadrians wall. South shields is located near the mouth of the river tyne at its confluence with the north sea. The north easts proud roman history is in the spotlight after a bbc series paid a visit to south shields arbeia roman fort and its treasures had a starring role in this weeks tv documentary.
It was first excavated in the 1870s and all modern building on the site were cleared in the 1970s. Published on jun 4, 2018 a short film outlining the history of arbeia, south shields roman fort, featuring volunteers whove made exciting archaeological finds. Arbeia roman fort workshops teaching history in museums. I wrote 30 words taken from harrys latest reading books on postit notes and stuck them on the hall wall. Excellent place to learn about the important frontier of hadrians wall. South shields roman fort the arbeia of the romans is the site of a roman fort and civilian settlement and seaport of the first to fourth centuries ad. This short, but excellent guidebook about the place was published by the. Four miles east of the end of hadrians wall at south shields, arbeia roman fort played an essential role in the mighty frontier system. Experience archaeology and discover how we recreate the past from the tiniest fragments of evidence. From 2012 to 2016 there will be a community excavation at arbeia in the civilian settlement outside the fort. The fort lay at the eastern end of hadrians wall in wallsend near the banks of the river tyne, forming the easternmost portion of the wall.
Arbeia roman fort and museum historic site in south. South shields roman fort arbeia north east england. One of many wall forts along the wall, arbeia roman fort also acted as a military supply base. Arbeia roman fort was built in around 160 ad and guarded hadrians wall and the entrance to the river tyne. Arbeia roman fort bills itself as the most extensively reconstructed roman fort in the country. The second adventure took us to south sheilds, where we visited arbeia roman fort.
Arbeia was built to defend the main sea route to hadrians wall. Arbeia, south shields roman fort a brief history youtube. This photo shows the rows of granaries in which supplies were stored, with the recently reconstructed gatehouse beyond. It lies just beyond the end of hadrians wall, and served as the supply depot to the wall. In timequest your class can really get in touch with history. Id like to thank you warmly for the hard work and enthusiasm that you invested in the arbeia roman fort, south shields research project in 2016. It was a huge supply base for the roman army, having hosted 600 roman troops, and is said to be the birthplace of the northumbrian king oswin.
Arbeia roman fort stood guard on the south bank of the tyne, guarding the sea route to hadrians wall. A volunteer with wallquest, a community archaeology project excavating arbeia roman fort in south shields at the easternmost end of hadrians wall has discovered a carved stone head of a goddess. It was first excavated in the 1870s and all modern buildings on the site were cleared in the 1970s. Arbeia, south shields roman fort has stunning fullscale reconstructions of original buildings including the commanders house, a barrack block and a west gate providing a unique and inspiring insight into roman military life. South shields roman fort arbeia north east england castles. Ad 350 arbeia roman fort at south shields current archaeology. Through the course of history of arbeia, the fort has had several guises, from a busy.
Arbeia, a roman fort in an urban landscape, believed to be named the place of the arabs, because the last known unit stationed there was a company of bargemen from what is now iraq. South shields archaeological and historical society papers, 1, 1955. Through the course of history of arbeia, the fort has had several guises, from a busy cosmopolitan port to being the roman emperor septimius severuss hq for a scottish invasion. See 7 photos and 1 tip from 76 visitors to arbeia roman fort. Roman forts building stories from stones featuring. In roman times south shields was called arbeia and was a fort of some considerable importance as not only did it guard the entrance to the tyne but it protected a small roman port at the mouth of the river.
Watch clip of arbeia roman fort from bbc1 documentary. The fort is situated in what is now a residential area, with a primary school opposite. Read the following information about a roman fort, and then answer the questions on the opposite page. If you time your visit carefully you may also be able to see reenactments of roman and military history. The book can be purchased in the museum shop or online. Head of goddess found at arbeia roman fort the history blog. Arbeia is accessible from south shields town centre on foot in a 1015 minute walk. Arbeia, the roman fort overlooking the river tyne and its harbor, was one of the largest and busiest supply depots in the northern roman empire. The site includes a reconstructed gatehouse as well as a barrack block and the commanding officers house.
Visitors to arbeia roman fort at south shields can now wander around a fullsize reconstruction of one. This video runs you through the basic parts found in most any roman fort from scotland to jordan, and uses medieval engineers software to show. This mighty frontier system was the most important structure built by the romans in britain, and it has now been designated a world heritage. The ruins were rediscovered and excavated in the 1870s, and several reconstructed buildings now show what it would have been like when the romans were still around. The results are a great advance in our understanding of how hadrians wall was built and of its later history. Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. Available in paperback or as an ebook from an amazon near you. Standing above the entrance to the river tyne, arbeia roman fort guarded the main sea route to hadrians wall. At arbeia, modern excavations of the interior of the fort have taken place but considerable research has also been undertaken in the civilian settlement vicus. The sheer size of it may come as a shock, as may the beds and couches, the kitchen area with builtin latrine, and the childrens toys. Built around ad160, arbeia roman fort once played an essential role in the mighty frontier system of hadrians wall. The roman fort at south shields, excavations 18751975, monography 1, society of antiquaries of newcastle. It has been a privilege to draw together the results of so many years work by so many people. About arbeia, south shields roman fort standing above the entrance to the river tyne, arbeia south shields roman fort guarded the main sea route to hadrians wall.
Segedunum was a roman fort at modernday wallsend, tyne and wear, england, uk. It is managed by tyne and wear museums as arbeia roman fort and museum. Arbeia, south shields roman fort museum in south shields. Paul bidwell, author and president of the arbeia society said. It was originally built in the 2nd century ad and, with variations and rebuilding the fort was destroyed in the late 3rdearly 4th century, for example. She wears a mural crown a crown in the shape of battlements that identifies her as a protective goddess. The small figure is just over three inches high and is finely carved. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Archaeological report published for segedunum roman fort. Awardwinning 4star silver guest house, 5 minutes walk to beaches and parks, forest guest house offers cooked breakfasts and inviting bedrooms with free wifi in the centre of south shields. Media in category arbeia west gate reconstruction the following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total.
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