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Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum (Tyne & Wear Museums)

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Segedunum Roman Fort
Baths & Museum
Buddle Street
Wallsend
NE28 6HR
Tyne & Wear
England

Collection details
Archaeology

Facilities

Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes

Contact details
General information (Tel) : 0191 236 9347
General information (Fax) : 0191 295 5858
E-mail : info@twmuseums.org.uk
Website : www.twmuseums.org.uk/segedunum

Open
1 April to 31 October: Monday to Sunday 10.00-17.00
1 November to 31 March: Monday to Sunday 10.00-15.00

Closed
25 & 26 December and 1 January

Admission charges
Adults: £3.50
Concessions: £2.25
Children (16 & under): Free
Adults Season Ticket: £8
School Workshop/Guided Tour/Birthday Party: £25


Under 4s free
Group prices (10+ people): £1.50 concessions and £2.75 adults

Description
In AD122 the Emperor Hadrian ordered a mighty frontier system to be built across Britain to defend the Roman Empire from the barbarians to the North. Segedunum Roman Fort stood on the banks of the River Tyne, the last outpost of Hadrian's Wall. For almost 300 years Segedunum, which means 'strong fort', was home to 600 Roman soldiers. Today, Segedunum is once again the gateway to this world famous World Heritage site.

Collections description
The Roman collections at Segedunum relate to the more recent excavations of the 1970s, 80s and 90s, and are constantly being augmented by fresh archaeological fieldwork in the Wallsend area. Their particular significance lies in the fact that they represent a comparatively comprehensive span of both the 300 year occupation of the site, and of the assorted structures within it. Several items deserve particular mention, including the only stone toilet seat from Roman Britain, and a collection of rounded stones, defensive missiles for the Fort. The Industry Gallery has artefacts associated with local coalmining, including a series of safety lamps, and shipbuilding. The shipbuilding displays include several ship models such as the Carpathia, and a champagne launcher from Swan Hunter shipyard.

Articles
Summer 2008 Holiday Ideas At UK Heritage Sites And Museums
Tullie House Museum Welcomes Emperor Hadrian Back To His Wall
Mummy Shows Face After 3,000 Years At Segedunum
News In Brief - Week Ending September 10 2006
Rotten Romans Help Reading Voyage At Segedunum
SeaBritain North East 2005 - Celebrating A Region's Maritime Heritage
Johnny Ball Reveals All About Ancient Games At Segedunum

Trails
Roman Britain Beyond The British Museum's Hadrian Exhibition

Events
Tudor Lives at Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum  Exhibition (temporary)

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available Facilities
Auditorium
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Picnic area
Refreshments
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