At Castleford Museum we’re very proud of our town’s Roman roots.
Nearly 2000 years ago, as the Romans took control of
northern England, they built a fort near an important crossing point on the
River Aire – the place we know today as Castleford. A civilian town, or vicus, soon
grew up outside the fort and continued to develop long after the army had left.
Known as Lagentium, ‘town of the swordsmen’, it became an important place for
manufacturing and trade, and a significant stop on the Roman Empire’s
communication network. Local people embraced new Roman lifestyles.
Since the 1970s archaeological excavations have revealed some of
the Roman site and uncovered many military and everyday items that teach us about
life in Lagentium. Beneath our feet in Castleford today are the remains of
Roman Lagentium’s barracks, granaries, workshops and bath house. Many of the objects
left behind by the Romans are now at Castleford Museum.
On this page, you'll find articles and activities for all the family, all inspired by our fascinating Roman collections. Don't forget to also follow the Castleford Museum Facebook page and check out our Rome From Home YouTube playlist.
Get creative!
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| Digital jigsaws inspired by Lagentium - from the fort to the bath house! |
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| Make a Roman soldier finger puppet – download and print this fun paper craft to complete at home |
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| Eat like a Roman - try this recipe inspired by our collections |
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If that whet your appetite, here's a second Roman recipe to sample. Follow our video tutorial here. |
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