World Heritage of the Roman Frontiers
October 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
We’re delighted to announce the next event in our 2026 evening talk series at The Nook Farm Shop & Café. This month, we’ll be taking a journey beyond the North Pennines to explore the remarkable legacy of the Roman Empire’s frontiers across Europe, before returning home to consider Epiacum’s place in this wider historical landscape.
On Thursday 29th October 2026, we welcome Nigel Mills, Heritage Consultant and former Director of World Heritage for Hadrian’s Wall, for an evening exploring the internationally significant network of Roman frontier sites and what they can tell us about life at the edges of the Roman Empire.
“World Heritage of the Roman Frontiers”
The Roman Empire once stretched across much of Europe, with an extensive network of forts, walls, roads and military settlements marking and protecting its frontiers. Today, many of these remarkable remains are recognised as part of our shared cultural heritage, with several sections enjoying UNESCO World Heritage status.
Nigel will take us on a fascinating journey across the Roman frontiers, following the great rivers of the Rhine and Danube, travelling into modern-day Romania, and exploring some of the extraordinary archaeological sites that survive along these ancient boundaries.
Drawing on his extensive experience in heritage management and his involvement with Hadrian’s Wall, Nigel will consider how these sites are understood, protected and presented to the public, and what they reveal about the organisation and influence of the Roman Empire.
Importantly, the evening will bring us back to Epiacum, exploring how our own Roman fort fits into the wider story of the Roman frontiers. Although Epiacum lies beyond Hadrian’s Wall itself, its position, history and archaeological significance provide an important connection to the wider Roman military landscape of northern Britain.
For anyone interested in Roman history, archaeology, World Heritage or the fascinating connections between our local landscape and the wider Roman world, this promises to be a particularly engaging and informative evening.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday 29th October 2026
- Location: The Nook Farm Shop & Café, Castle Nook, Alston, CA9 3BG
- Doors open: 7:00pm
- Talk begins: 7:30pm prompt
- Suggested donation: £5 per person
All proceeds go directly to support the work of Epiacum Heritage CIO.
At Epiacum Heritage, much of our work focuses on understanding, protecting and sharing the remarkable archaeology of our own Roman fort and its surrounding landscape. However, it is equally important to appreciate how Epiacum fits into the much larger story of Roman Britain and the Empire beyond.
This talk offers an excellent opportunity to explore those wider connections and gain a fresh perspective on the significance of the site we are working to preserve for future generations.
To reserve your place, email info@epiacumheritage.org or call 07921 858 126.
We hope you can join us for another fascinating evening of archaeology, history and heritage at The Nook Farm Shop & Café.
