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Home > Heritage > Meet King Arthur's warriors

Meet King Arthur's warriors

By Caroline King - May 25, 2010Posted in : Heritage

When: 30th & 31st May 2010, 11am – 4pm

Where: Birdoswald Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland

£: 5.50 (concessions 5, children 3).  English Heritage members free.

What is it?

2010 is the 1600th anniversary of the end of Roman rule.  The end of the protection of Rome gave raise to the start of the Dark Ages, an age of invasion and conflict.  Who will protect the Briton’s from the new invaders?  Come face to face with warriors from the time of the legendary King Arthur and see the skills and horsemanship of a fast paced duo of cavalry soldiers from this epic period of history.  Junior warriors can also have a go at dark-age pottery.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: Birdoswald Roman Fort, Hadrian's Wall, North East

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