Lancaster Roman Walk 18th May 2003

On Sunday 18th May, 2003 members of the Society were treated to a guided tour of Roman Lancaster, led by David Shotter and Rachel Newman. David explained the layout of the successive forts on Castle Hill while Rachel concentrated on the civil settlement which grew up to the east of the fort.

Gathering outside the Castle's John O' Gaunt gate

Gathering outside the Castle's John O' Gaunt gate. View the Castle and Priory in our Virtual Tour of Lancaster.

4th century fort outside the Priory

David describes the alignment of the 4th century fort outside the Priory.

David tells us what can be seen on the Vicarage Fields part of the walk

David tells us what can be seen on the Vicarage Fields part of the walk.

bath house at Vicarage Fields

We examine the rather sad-looking remains of the bath house at Vicarage Fields.

On the site of the east gate of the fort

On the site of the east gate of the fort, by the Judges' Lodgings on Church Street, Rachel takes over the tour.

Rachel tells us about some of the archaeological discoveries which have been made on Church Street

Rachel tells us about some of the archaeological discoveries which have been made on Church Street.