A tour of Lavatris Roman fort

The fort of Lavatris (meaning summit) sits by the modern A66 which in part runs over the old Roman road which connected the east and west sides of northern Britannia. It is one of several forts along this route many were reused by the later Norman invaders. The fort and castle are open to the public during daylight hours.

[@brynmorjenkins4376]

Your grasp of Roman British history and the ability to turn that into the geography of our beautiful land is fascinating. Well done!

[@romanhistorywalks6526]

@@brynmorjenkins4376 thanks

[@museonfilm8919]

Great, thanks - you always seem to leave us wanting more..............!!

[@AncientArtAcademy]

Wow that Roman stone in the church is amazing! Good video I have gladly subscribed!

[@barbaraprest783]

Thank you 🎉🎉

[@churchcrawling]

Fantastic to see the Roman artefacts in the church!

[@anthonysimm]

Always a pleasure when the notification pops up that there's a new video. Thanks for taking the time to make them, always look forward to the next one.

[@romanhistorywalks6526]

@@anthonysimm thanks 🙏🏻

[@dirksawyer5667]

A real treat as always. The Norman reference reminds me of the magnificent Porchester site. Special mention about your superb photography which is very professional. Thank you for posting. Coffee bought.

[@romanhistorywalks6526]

@@dirksawyer5667 many thanks 🙏🏻

[@carausiuscaesar5672]

Whenever i see these ancient structures i wonder where they poop.I think of the ancient plumbers who had the unglamorous job of making life more pleasant for their fellow humans.Thanks to them on behalf of all humanity!🇨🇦👍

[@lefoxmethodstudiouk]

Very interesting. Would like to visit there one day.

[@lingerslongest]

Great vid, really interesting. I'd be interested to know your thoughts on Colchester Castle. Recognised as a Norman Keep, that some say is also the blue print for the Tower Of London, but I have a nagging thought that it is a Roman Fort built after the sacking of the town by Queen Boudicca.

[@romanhistorywalks6526]

@@lingerslongest I know both keeps are based on pre conquest fortifications in Normandy but without more research that’s where my expertise ends. The temple foundations destroyed in AD60-61 are under the castle but to a later fort I’m unaware of that. I makes sense there may have been a short term military presence when the revolt was over.

[@lingerslongest]

@@romanhistorywalks6526 Thanks for replying. I'll check out preconquest Norman architecture in Normandy.

[@774Rob]

I'm named after that castle!

[@romanhistorywalks6526]

@@774Rob castle Rob 😃

[@774Rob]

@@romanhistorywalks6526 Archery runs in the family too.