A short guided walk around the University of Birmingham’s campus site of a Roman fort built in the 1st century AD with Dr. Mike Hodder.

Dr Mike Hodder, honorary lecturer in archaeology at the University of Birmingham, will lead a walk around the site of a Roman fort on the University’s Edgbaston campus, explaining the results of archaeological excavations. 

What will you learn?
– How archaeologists uncovered a Roman fort that once covered part of today’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital and University campus.
– How the fort’s defences, barracks, headquarters, commander’s house and granaries reveal the daily life of the soldiers who lived there.
– How the fort changed over time, from a military base protecting a nearby settlement to a storage depot, livestock enclosure and later a smaller fort.
– What evidence such as pottery, seeds and grains tells us about the soldiers’ food, trade connections and life on the frontier.

This tour will start outside the entrance of the University Train station, which can be found at Vincent Drive, B15 2AG.

This tour is fully step-free throughout. Please note that parts of the route are on uneven, unpaved surfaces.

Please note that the event takes place outdoors; attendees should bring water, wear sunscreen and hats or head coverings if sunny. The event will still go ahead if there is drizzle but may be called off in the event of more severe rain.

How to get there:
Getting to the University: Frequent trains from Birmingham New Street reach University Station in 10 minutes, a short walk from campus. Regular buses (X61 and 63) also serve the University. Cycling is encouraged, with dedicated routes, and secure lock up on site. Visitor parking is available at Northeast Multi-storey Car Park (Pritchatts Road, B15 2SA).

Organised by University of Birmingham