Episode 82 - Send in the cavalry! The story of Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall

We’re joined by English Heritage properties historian Andrew Roberts and collections curator Frances McIntosh to discuss the story of Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian’s Wall, which remains the most complete Roman cavalry fort in Britain. Discover what life was like for the men stationed here, the importance of the cavalry and the story of John Clayton, who excavated the fort from 1843 until his death in 1890, helping to save this section of Hadrian’s Wall and unearthing many of the objects on display in the fort’s museum. To discover more about Chesters Roman Fort or to plan a visit, go to www.english-heritage.org.uk/chesters