Ages: 5 to 8 | 7 to 11 | 11 to 14 | 14-16
Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA
For 2024-25 this workshop will be relocated to Lincoln Castle whilst Lincoln Museum undergoes a large-scale refurbishment of the archaeology displays.
In the first century, the Romans created the city where Lincoln now stands – Lindum Colonia. Evidence from the 9th and 2nd Legions, as well as a wealth of artefacts from civilian life have been unearthed across the County. Lincoln Castle itself sits upon the remains of part of upper Lindum Colonia and a number of objects were discovered here during excavations in 2013.
Workshop options:
- Roman Investigation – Climb up to the Castle Wall and visualise Lindum Colonia, view the Roman finds from the 2013 excavation and handle real and replica artefacts.
- Digging the Romans – Work in teams to excavate, research and record Roman finds in a mini dig.
- Life in the Roman Army – Handle replica Roman armour and weapons whilst learning how Roman soldiers were recruited and trained. Then put your new knowledge into practice with some Roman drills and manoeuvres.
- Visit Roman Posterngate – A guided visit to the underground remains of the south wall and gateway of Lindum Colonia. Please note the remains are situated near to Lincoln city centre (a 15-20 minute walk) and are only accessible via a staircase. Ask the Learning Team for more information about including this in your visit.
Full Day Includes: Choice of three activities
Part Day includes: Choice of two activities.
Bring the Romans to your school with a Loans Kit:
Investigate Learning on Tour Loans Kits
- Romans LT09,LT10, LT11, LT12
