Segedunum Roman bath house revealed

Recently, I had a meeting at Segedunum, the Roman fortress at Wallend which marks the eastern end of the Roman Wall. There was some excitement there recently as the demolition of the neighbouring Ship in the Hole pub gave archaeologists the opportunity to explore the site in the hope of finding the fort's Roman bath house. They found it almost straight away.



The remains are substantial and I was able to have a look at them recently with the chair and Director of the Tyne and Wear Museums and Archives Service (I am a member of the joint committee). No one is sure what will happen to them next after the initial archaeological survey. The land, as I understand it, is due for redevelopment. If they are to be preserved and put on public display, serious money will be needed to make it happen, and political will of North Tyneside Council will be needed to ensure the site is protected.

Were this to happen, this site could be a major addition to Segedunum.