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The working folk of Venta Icenorum.

Caistor Roman Town, Stoke Road, Caistor St Edmund, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8QN

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Talk

Caistor Roman Town was of great importance 2,000 years ago, but it was not just a walled town. Outside the walls industry was rife, and Franz will share the details of how people made their living.

Fran Young

Fran Young

Community archaeologists exploring outside the Roman Town

The industries around the periphery of the town were many and varied, and it was a thriving economy. Our archaeological digs have informed us that there were multiple industries which both served the town and created wealth by selling goods to other parts of the country and probably the whole Roman Empire.
We know that there was a thriving community of potters and metal workers. The Market outside the town thrived, and the Temple and amphitheater brought in tourists from far and wide.
The talk will take place in St Edmunds Church which is on the site at Caistor Roman Town, and will be presented by our Volunteer Guide Franz, who is an archaeology enthusiast with particular specialism in Caistor Roman Town.
The talk will be approximately 40 minutes and refreshments will be on sale afterwards, and we would encourage visitors to take this opportunity to visit the site whilst here, there are interpretation boards on site to support your visit.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
11:00a.m -12:00 noon And 2:00p.m - 3:00p.m
Saturday 19 September:
11:00a.m-12:00 noon And 2:00p.m - 3:00p.m

Location & directions

Caistor Roman Town, Stoke Road, Caistor St Edmund, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 8QN

Directions:
From either direction on the Stoke Road their are brown tourist signs to guide you to the site.
Contact on day:
Fran Young
Telephone number:
+447765887670

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
If you can no longer fulfil your booking, please cancel this by emailing [email protected] at least 48hrs in advance of the booked event to provide others with the opportunity to attend.
Booking contact name:
The Forum
Booking website:
https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/lve.com/
Booking opens:
26 Aug 2026 10:00 AM
Booking closes:
11 Sep 2026 03:00 PM

Accessibility details

For easy access to the church, use the church car park and not the main car park. Please note fees are still applicable.

Additional information

Parking fees are applicable 90 minutes cost £2.00 and 3 hours is £3.00

Max number of people:
40
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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