The village of Aldborough near Boroughbridge in North Yorkshire is the site of Isurium Brigantum, once one of the most important towns in Roman Britain
The Friends of Roman Aldborough has been setup to encourage people to explore their Roman heritage, offering new opportunities and experiences to help them discover their Roman past and to share their knowledge and expertise.
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The Roman Name For Aldborough
The Roman name for Aldborough was Isurium Brigantum. The town was established sometime after AD74 when the Romans established themselves in Northern Britain, following an uprising by the Brigantes tribe. The Brigantes were the native people who ruled most of what is now Northern England from Hadrian’s Wall down to South Derbyshire.
English Heritage Roman Site Museum
Aldborough was the ‘capital’ of the Romanised Brigantes, the largest tribe in Britain at that time. One corner of these Yorkshire defences is laid out amid a Victorian arboretum, and two mosaic pavements can be viewed in their original positions. The site’s fascinating museum has an outstanding collection of Roman finds.
The Friends of Roman Aldborough (FORA) lead guided tours of the museum site when the museum is open. These tours are free (subject to payment of the English Heritage entrance fee) and typically take about 45 minutes. In addition, FORA can also offer group tours to organisations or study groups. These tours are by arrangement. Please contact the secretary for details.