The 'Three Hills' Roman Heritage Centre
The Ormiston,
Market Square,
Melrose.
TD6 9PN
Tel. No.: 01896 822651 / 822463
FAX No.: 01896 823233
e-mail: secretary@trimontium.fsworld.co.uk
web:
www.trimontium.net
"If you want to get ahead
- get a Head!"
Head to Melrose and see him at The 'Three Hills' Roman Heritage Centre.
Featuring 'Trimontium' fort, settlements, amphitheatre, Tweed Bridge, amazing gems and artefacts.
Also easy weekly afternoon walks to site,
with guide and 'Route March' cum Centre visit for pupils.
See the story of TRI-MONTIUM - Agricola's '
Three Peaks' Roman fort and supply base at Newstead (not on the hills)
in the Tweed Valley (79AD - 185AD) guarding the river crossing at
Leaderfoot. The lofty signal station site (dirch, bank and cairn) sits
beside the old tribal capital on the plateau of Eildon Hill North.
....Does ARTHUR still sleep there?
Market Square,
Melrose.
TD6 9PN
Tel. No.: 01896 822651 / 822463
FAX No.: 01896 823233
e-mail: secretary@trimontium.fsworld.co.uk
web: www.trimontium.net
"If you want to get ahead
- get a Head!"
Head to Melrose and see him at The 'Three Hills' Roman Heritage Centre.
Featuring 'Trimontium' fort, settlements, amphitheatre, Tweed Bridge, amazing gems and artefacts.
Also easy weekly afternoon walks to site,
with guide and 'Route March' cum Centre visit for pupils.
See the story of TRI-MONTIUM - Agricola's '
Three Peaks' Roman fort and supply base at Newstead (not on the hills)
in the Tweed Valley (79AD - 185AD) guarding the river crossing at
Leaderfoot. The lofty signal station site (dirch, bank and cairn) sits
beside the old tribal capital on the plateau of Eildon Hill North.
....Does ARTHUR still sleep there?
Arri says 'Don't miss'
- the Roman military amphitheatre (a first in Scotland)
- Arrius' alter to Diana: the Newstead horse
- Emperor Claudius flooring Britannia (Roman spin)
- Scotland's only Roman Milestone; survey rod
- the models and sharp aerial photography
- the blacksmith's, kitchen and pottery shop
- replica horse chamfron and parade helmet
- 'Marius' mule backpack and boots
- artefacts - glass and metalworking; temple ashlars
- the mystery of Walter's well; recent excavations
- Admire children's corner
- Try the costumes and games
- Marvel at the ringtones and the Roman Head
- Watch Lost Legions video (Leonard Nimoy narrator)
- Hear Bill McLaren on the audioguide (40 minutes)
- Take your pick of books, souvenirs and postcards
- Enjoy a visitor-friendly, information experience
Walk the Roman Way
Come and join the guided easy 5 mile walk from Melrose Square
Heritage Centre (Thursdays: April to October & Tuesdays: July and
August) at 1.30 pm to Newstead (Roman Tri-montium)
See and hear and ask about the Mercat Cross, the Town Hall, Melrose
Abbey south front, the pig with the bagpipes, Robert the Bruce's Heart
, The Prior's and Stonemasons' walk, Admiral Fairfax and his Lady, the
Masonic Stone, the Queen's Corner, the North Eildon Bronze Age 'Town',
Roman milestone, fort, annexes, amphitheatre, Leaderfoot Viaduct
bridges and ferry.
Enjoy village tea or coffee and comfort stop then retrace your steps to Melrose or return by the riverside (and the Monk's Walltop).
For the younger person at school find our about the 'SIN-DEX' Route March. Starting at Leaderfoot to Newstead.
Further information including worksheet for the Secretary, Trimontium Trust.