Lichfield

  • Lichfield is a cathedral city located on the river Trent in the County of Staffordshire.
  • The Roman Fort of Letocetum was located in the village of Wall, 2 miles (3km) south of Lichfield, on the junction between Watling Street and Icknield Street.

History

  • There was a Statio or Roman Posting Station, a Mansio (hotel), a Bath house and various other civic buildings.
  • Letocetum went into decline when nearby Lichfield was founded in the 7th century CE.

Roman Site and Museum

  • Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum
    • The Site is managed by the National Trust and holds the Remains of:
      • Roman Bath House
      • Roman Mansio
      • The Museum, which holds Finds excavated from Letocetum.

Roman Roads

 

Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum, Lichfield

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