Tripontium
Share the excitement of archaeologists who have been uncovering the secrets of Tripontium for the past 40 years.
Tripontium was a small Roman town situated approximately four miles east of Rugby and four miles west of Lutterworth. The name means 'place of three bridges'.The exhibition gives you a chance to learn about daily life in Roman Britain through the remarkable Tripontium Collection of Roman artefacts.
Interactive displays include....
- BBC video about the archaelogical site
- Handing pottery, tiles and animal bones used nearly 2,000 years ago by inhabitants of Tripontium
- Trying on replica Roman clothes like the ones they would have worn.
- Children's activity sheets and quizzes.
Pages in About the Museum
- 1. About the museum
- 2. You are here: Tripontium
- 3. Social History
- 4. Collecting