Aldborough Roman Projects
The Aldborough Roman Town Project
Professor Martin Millett, Cambridge University and Rose Ferraby are currently undertaking a survey of the village using advanced geophysical techniques and the results so far have been very rewarding .The Aldborough Roman Town Project began in 2009, with the aim of learning more about the remains of Isurium Brigantium, and what it could reveal about Roman Britain.
Over the past fifteen years a wide range of survey techniques has been used to map the buildings, roads and ditches as well as pulling together previous work in the area. A great deal has been discovered about this Roman town which was a very important centre of administration for much of northern Britain.
More information is available at: www.aldboroughromantown.wordpress.com
Significant Location
The town is conventionally seen as geographically marginal in the Roman province and of secondary importance to York.
However, a pattern of planning has been uncovered with major hillside terracing and grand houses with sophisticated design and decoration suggesting a place of more significance and interest with a distinctive character of its own.
Soundmarks Project
Rose Ferraby, archaeologist and artist and Rob St John artist and writer have developed a fascinating sound and visual art trail exploring the sub-surface of Aldborough funded by the Arts Council and the Friends of Roman Aldborough.
Enjoy the trail from the comfort of your own home or on your mobile phone following the map around the site.
More information is available at: www.soundmarks.co.uk