Roman Army Museum

This museum is owned and run by the Vindolanda Trust, that also operates and Fort and museum at Roman Vindolanda. The contents of this museum is very similar to the contents of the museum at Roman Vindolanda and while there are differences perhaps noticed more by those deeply into Roaman artefacts, it might be a good idea to visit these two on different days, and if time is short with so much to see in the area, perhaps if you are familiar with the roman period and way of life, this is one of the places I would rate as the lowest priority to include, especially if you are intending to also visiting Roman Vindolanda.

Having said this there are some replicas, and introductory films and as such you could use this site to get a general introduction to the Romans, period in history, and the way they lived in general. It would also be a good introduction to children and people who have not seen many Roman period exhibits before.

Its also a good reserve location for that wet day.

Displays include:-

• A collection of replica Roman armour and weapons including shields, swords, body armour, shoes and javelins.

• Replicas of two Roman standards, including an eagle standard.

• A Roman chariot, a Celtic chariot and a Roman wagon (reduced to ½ its full size).

• Reconstructed barrack room.

• Listen to Gaius tell you about his Roman storeroom.

• Information about the Emperor Hadrian and his life.

There are also two short films:-

• Eagle's Eye film. This film takes you on a fabulous aerial journey from Magna, the Roman Fort next to the Roman Army Museum, to Roman Vindolanda, taking in fascinating points of interest along the way. Once you reach Vindolanda, the Roman world is reconstructed before your eyes as the eagle takes you back in time for your return journey to the Roman Army Museum. Film time: 18 minutes. View a short clip here (1.94MB).

• Join the Roman Army Film. Centurion Quintus Petronius tells recruits about life in the Roman Army. Everything from their amour and weapons to their pay and what they do in their spare time is explained in this fun and informative film.

Carvoran (magna) Roman fort. The Fort is 129m by 123m
a little digging to do before anything much can be seen

Photo by Mike Quinn

Just a glimpse here and there - this is the remains of a tower in the NW of the fort.

Photo My Mike Quinn

Further information Grid   Location: Roman Army Museum, nr Greenhead, Northumberland Ceremonial County: Northumberland Grid Reference: Museum NY667657  Fort remains at NY665657 Map Link: Multimap Aerial photo: Multimap Route(s): Hadrian's Wall Route Guide Best Times to Visit: Indoor, yes you can get out of the rain. E-mail:   Website: Own Other useful websites: Wikipedia  Geograph Nearby Locations:   Other Relevant pages: Roman Frontiers    Hadrian's Wall       Hadrian's Wall - Featured Places

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By:  Keith Park	Section: Roman	Key:
Page Ref: Roman_Army_Museum	Topic: Roman Britain	Last Updated: 05/2010

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