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Welwyn Roman Baths
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- Name
- Welwyn Roman Baths
- Continent
- EUROPE
- Alt Name:
- -
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Period:
- Ancient Rome
- Sub-Region:
- -
- Date:
- 200AD - 299AD
- City/Town:
- Welwyn
- Figure:
- -
- Resorts:
- Welwyn,
Saint Albans,
- Related:
- Verulamium, St Albans,
Lullingstone Roman Villa, North Leigh Roman Villa,
about Welwyn Roman Baths
The Welwyn Roman Baths complex houses the remains of a Roman bathhouse dating back to the 3rd Century AD. Originally part of a larger Roman Villa, the Welwyn Roman Baths are housed in a unique environment - an underground chamber built nine metres below the A1(M) motorway.
Excavations took place before the motorway was constructed and efforts to preserve Welwyn Roman Baths resulted in the construction of the chamber and an access tunnel.
Today visitors to Welwyn Roman Baths can view the remains of the small bath complex, information on the Roman approach to bathing as well as an exhibition detailing the history of the site and other relevant archaeological finds from the local area.
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contact details
Address: Welwyn Roman Baths, Hertford Road, Welwyn, AL6 9FG
Phone: +44 (0)1707 271362
E-Mail: museum@welhat.gov.uk
useful information
Directions:
To get to Welwyn Roman Baths, exit the A1(M) at Junction 6 and take the Welwyn Bypass Road until you get to Hertford Road where you will find the entrance to the complex. There are signs to the Welwyn Roman Baths on the Welwyn Bypass Road – keep an eye out for the Roman helmet symbol on the roundabout signs. It is advisable to check the map carefully before setting out. Note: Take care when using SatNavs as the postcode may not lead you directly to the site.
Ticket Information:
Welwyn Roman Baths Entry Costs: £1.50 Adults, Under 16s Free
Local Amenities:
Toilet facilities available on site
Links:
http://www.welhat.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=723
http://www.hertfordshire.com/pages/entries/show-entry.asp?id=2606
http://www.hertsdirect.org/comdirectory/comvol/herit2y/htmus3y/locmus/876542
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