EUC Exeter Branch: The Roman Army in Devon Talk
A talk by alumnus and archaeologist John Allan.
Following the exciting discovery of a Roman legionary fortress buried under the centre of modern Exeter, a series of major archaeological finds have been made over the last 40 years in rural Devon. The lecture will show how these discoveries have transformed our knowledge of the Roman armys conquest of Devon. Much can now be said about the layout, buildings and defences of the mighty fortress, and the lives of the legionary soldiers within it. In rural Devon a network of smaller forts, signal stations and roads is now known, suggesting that the Roman army met considerable resistance when it arrived in the county.
| An Alumni and supporters event | |
|---|---|
| Date | 13 May 2014 |
| Provider | Alumni and supporters |
| Organizer | Peter Wingfield-Digby |
Event details
John Allan has worked in archaeology in Exeter since graduating from Exeter University in the early 1970s. He is Exeter Cathedral Archaeologist, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, President of the Devon Archaeological Society, and was for 20 years the Curator of Antiquities of Exeter Museum.
Note: The time and venue for this event are still to be confirmed. To register your place on this talk, please contact Peter Wingfield-Digby using the details at the bottom of this page by Tuesday 6 May.
The EUC is a friendly club for alumni, graduates and retired staff of Exeter University and their families. As well as those who have studied or worked on the Streatham Campus, this also includes St Luke’s and the Tremough Campus, the former Camborne School of Mines, the Medical School and the (pre 1955) University College of the South West of England.
Further details of forthcoming Exeter Branch events can be found on the branch's website. To find out about membership and joining the club, please contact the Secretary, Mike Aspray at eucexeterbranch@gmail.com.
The EUC - Exeter Branch
