Eboracum: York & the Roman North

UNITED KINGDOM

May 6–10, 2021 from £1095 per person | with Mark Corney

• Follow in imperial footsteps as we explore the far reaches of the Roman

Empire • Uncover the remnants of Rome’s military past in the crypt of York

Minster and at the fortifcations at

Cawthorn • View the stunning mosaics at

Aldborough, former ‘capital’ of the

Brigantes tribe

Established as a fortress in AD 71, Eboracum – Roman York – served as home to the Sixth Legion before evolving into the capital of the province of Britannia Secunda. A triumvirate of Roman emperors visited Eboracum, refecting the city’s importance in the ancient world: Hadrian passed through in AD 120, Septimius Severus set up court in 208 and Constantius I, father of Constantine the Great, paid his respects a century later.

Today York boasts evocative reminders of its Roman past, including, in the crypt of York Minster, substantial traces of the ancient headquarters (principia) of the original legionary fortress. Te recently enlarged Yorkshire Museum, one of the earliest purpose-built museums in the

Statue of Constantine the Great

This tour will be led by Mark Corney BA, FSA, a specialist in Roman history and former presenter on Channel 4’s Time Team. An honorary research fellow at Bristol University, Mark was previously an investigator with the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England.

world, proudly displays an exquisite statue of Mars and the skeletal remains of the 4th century ‘ivory bangle lady’. Our travels outside York will take us to Roman Aldborough – notable for its in situ mosaics – while at Piercebridge we will admire the massive foundations of the Roman bridge that once carried Dover Street across the River Tees.

We stay in the heart of the city at the four-star DoubleTree by Hilton York Hotel, overlooking the historical city walls and within short walking distance of York Minster.

FITNESS / PRACTICALITIES: While this tour will be taken at a gentle pace, some sites involve traversing steps and uneven terrain. Participants should have a good overall level of ftness and be comfortable undertaking walks of between one and two hours. Please note that the itinerary represents a guide to what we hope to offer, and some elements may be subject to change or confrmation nearer the time.

Day 1 Assemble 1530 at the DoubleTree by Hilton York Hotel, York, for four nights. Welcome and introductory lecture. Day 2 Walking tour of Roman York: Yorkshire Museum (statue of Mars, head of Constantine), ‘Roman Bath’ (public house and museum) and York Minster crypt (well preserved remains of Roman headquarters building). Day 3 Cawthorn Roman Camp (fortifcations overlooking North York Moors National Park) and Malton (earthwork remains of a substantial fort, including site museum). Day 4 Piercebridge (Roman fort and bridge) and Aldborough (‘capital’ of Romanised Brigantes): museum, mosaics, Roman town wall. Day 5 Tour disperses after breakfast.

Cost of £1095 includes: accommodation based on sharing a twin or double bedded room, breakfast, dinner with water & coffee, excursions & admissions, gratuities. Not included: travel insurance, double room for single use supplement £200. TOUR CODE: YORN21