THE Romans will reclaim an ancient fort as part of a Bank Holiday celebration.
Binchester Roman Fort, near Bishop Auckland, will be giving visitors a chance to experience the life and times of the Romans.
Soldiers, their ladies and families from Roma Antiqua, a living history group, will give a demonstration of Roman military equipment this Sunday.
As well as meeting Roman families, visitors will see how military equipment such as sling-staffs, a catapult and bows and arrows were used.
A full Roman military medical kit, thought to be the only replica in the country available for viewing, will also be displayed.
The fort stands guard over Dere Street, the main Roman highway linking York to Corbridge and Scotland.
Admission is £2, with a £1 concession, and is free to members of the Young Archaeology Club and Association for Roman Archaeology.
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