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Arbeia was a large Roman fort in South Shields, Tyne & Wear, England, now ruined, and which has been partially reconstructed. It was first excavated in the 1870s. All modern buildings on the site were cleared in the 1970s. It is managed by Tyne and Wear Museums as Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum .
Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort. Open to the public: Monday 25 March - Sunday 29 September 2024. Monday-Friday: 10am - 5pm. Saturday: 11am - 4pm. Sunday: 1-4pm. Our schools' workshop TimeQuest - The Dig is now available to book. We have signed up to the South Tyneside Pledge. Spotlight on our latest exhibition:
Standing above the entrance to the River Tyne, Arbeia South Shields' Roman Fort guarded the main sea route to Hadrian's Wall. It was a key garrison and military supply base to other forts along the Wall and is an important part of the history of Roman Britain.
A notable landmark in the town is the reconstructed Roman fort and excavations of the ancient Arbeia Roman Castra. This form part of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site. South Shields is also home of the oldest provincial newspaper in the UK, the Shields Gazette.
The Roman Fort of Arbeia (South Shields), was originally built during the reign of Hadrian c.129AD. South Shields was located just four miles beyond the eastern end of Hadrian’s wall of Segedunum ( Wallsend) and would have prevented anyone by-passing the wall by simply crossing the River Tyne.
10 de mar. de 2021 · Arbeia Roman Fort is the town of South Shields in South Tyneside, and is accessible by following the A19 into the town centre. Road parking is available however can be limited during the school run as the site is opposite a primary school, therefore it may be advisable to park elsewhere in town.
Free. More information. Arbeia, South Shields’ Roman Fort has stunning full-scale reconstructions of original buildings including the Commanding Officer’s house, a barrack block and a West Gate, all providing a unique and inspiring insight into Roman military life. The Roman fort at Arbeia once guarded the entrance to the River Tyne and ...
