The Romans are marching all the way from Peterborough to join us for the first time in the Living History area on School Lane Meadow for 22 & 23 March 2025.
They have generously been given permission to leave the Roman fort at Longthorpe for the weekend, giving them a break from their vital duties guarding the Nene river crossing.
Hear about the 9th Legion Hispana who were tasked with moving up the eastern side of Britain, including the South Cambridge area, improving and building roads, building forts, towns, mansios, amphitheatres, forums and villas as they went. Experience how Romano-Britain civilians lived and hear about the changes the Romans made in lifestyle, habits, dress, religion farming and trade.
There will be lots of interesting things to see, so do come and have a chat with Lucius and his legion who are looking forward to greeting you.
And if you love Roman history, why not speak to Lucius about joining the group?
We’ve been looking into the history of Romans around the Thriplow & Heathfield Parish. Local finds include pottery fragments, a Quern stone, hypocaust tile, tegulae, and tesserae. We have evidence of a Roman farmstead, enclosure, villa, barrows and crop marks, all close to the ends of the Hoffer Brook which leads direct into the parish.
