Members' Week:

Building a Gateway to Britannia

DATE

Fri 9 May 2025 

TIME

10.30am - 12.30pm

LOCATION

Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre 

SUITABLE FOR

Adults

In AD 43, a Roman army landed at Richborough to begin a war of conquest. A hundred years ago, archaeologists discovered the remains of their beachhead defences, including a fortified gateway.

in 2023 English Heritage unveiled a reconstruction of that gateway, on the site of the original. Join Dr Andrew Roberts (Properties Historian) and Matt Town (Craftsman Carpenter) to hear the story behind it, and how history, archaeology, theory and practice came together in construction.

This event is graded as moderate access due to navigating uneven terrain and steps

Prices

Type Price
English Heritage members Free

How to book

Tickets will go on sale on this page at 9am on Tuesday 1 April 2025.

How to find us

Property: Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre
Address: Off Richborough Road, Sandwich, CT13 9JW
Location: Sandwich, Kent, South East

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