The Ancient Cult of Mithras

Starting from the Northumberland National Park car park at Brocolitia, one of our volunteer guides will take you across the site of Carrawburgh, one of the 16 former forts along Hadrian's Wall, and then down into the remains of the Temple of Mithras. You will learn about the background of the Mithraic cult and its relevance to this particular site and the people who worshipped here. Using clues from architecture and archaeology from across the Roman Empire you will be able to speculate on the nature of the ceremonies that took place in this windswept location.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

12:30

Location & directions

Carrawburgh Roman Fort, Humshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4DB

Directions:

SAT NAV Postcode : NE46 4DB Latitude : 55.035744 Longtitude : -2.220502 Parking at Northumberland National Park Car Park.

Contact on day:

Fiona Sime

Telephone number:

+447388968692

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

This is a rural site, with uneven ground and no access to toilets or other facilities.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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