Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum
Discover the history of Segedunum Roman Fort
Segedunum Roman Fort is a fascinating historical site located in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England. It was the easternmost fort on Hadrian's Wall, built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD. Today, visitors can explore the remains of the fort, including the reconstructed gateway, the bathhouse, and the barracks. There are also interactive exhibits and displays that bring the Roman past to life.
Explore the Fort
Segedunum Roman Fort offers a variety of ways to explore the site. Visitors can take a self-guided tour, join a guided tour, or participate in one of the many events and activities that are held throughout the year. The fort is also a popular destination for school trips and family days out.
Learn about Roman life
Segedunum Roman Fort is a great place to learn about Roman life in Britain. Visitors can see how the Romans lived, worked, and fought. There are also exhibits on the Roman army, Roman religion, and Roman technology.
Support Segedunum
Segedunum Roman Fort is a registered charity. Visitors can support the fort by making a donation, becoming a member, or volunteering. Donations help to fund the fort's ongoing conservation and educational programs.
Segedunum Roman Fort offers a unique and historic venue for a variety of events, including meetings, training courses, seminars, and evening functions. Find out more about our venue hire options.
Segedunum Roman Fort is a popular location for filming. Find out more about our filming opportunities.
Segedunum Roman Fort offers a paid-for research service to members of the public looking to find out more about items in our collections. Our staff will undertake any specific research relating to the collections held by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, which comprise: Archives, Fine Art, Decorative Art, Science and industry, Ethnography, Archaeology, Military history and social history, Maritime history, Natural sciences. The research service costs £30 per hour including VAT. You can request and pay for your research online by completing our research form or you can visit our research page for more information.
Please get in touch with us (via phone, email or letter) before bringing in your items to describe what you would like to offer, or what you need help with identifying. Send us a photograph if possible. We’ll reply letting you know if your offer is something we can accept, if we need more information, if we cannot accept your offer or to arrange a time for you to bring your item in. There are a variety of reasons that we may not be able to take your donation. We have a Collections Development Policy that we must use when making a decision. Please note that unless there are compelling and legitimate reasons, hazardous objects and substances will not be accepted.
If you believe you have found an archaeological object, please contact the Tyne & Wear Finds Liaison Officer. In England, all finders of gold and silver objects, and groups of coins from the same finds, over 300 years old, have a legal obligation to report such items under the Treasure Act 1996. Prehistoric base-metal assemblages found after 1st January 2003 also qualify as Treasure. Please contact the Finds Liaison Officer for further information.
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