The Roman Army School

The 2025 Roman Army School will be held from 28 to 31 March at Collingwood College, Durham, UK. This year the theme is:

Roman frontiers in Britain and beyond

The invited speakers are Professor David Breeze, Professor Bill Hanson, Dr Nick Hodgson, Dr Matthew Symonds, and Graham Sumner. The weekend will include a visit to Hadrian's Wall.

Draft Lecture Programme

Friday 28th March

14.00 - 16.00  Residential check in opens. Meet and Greet early arrivals (Collingwood College Foyer)   Tea, coffee, biscuits

16.00 - 17.30   Meet and Greet continues in Pentland Suite (Tea Coffee and Biscuits)

17.30 - 18.00   Break

18.00 - 19.00   Bar Open (Lower Ground Floor

19.00 - 20.00   Evening Meal (From Servery in Dining Hall)

20.15   20.45  David Breeze :    An introduction to Roman frontiers

20.45 - Closing   Bar open (Lower Ground Floor)

Saturday 28th March

08.00 - 09.00  Breakfast (From Servery in Dining Hall)

09.00 - 10.30  Nick Hodgson :    The building of Hadrian's Wall - the historical background and the great dislocation

10.30 - 11.00  Tea, coffee, biscuits (Penthouse Suite)

11.00 - 12.30  Nick Hodgson :   The building of Hadrian's Wall - how it was done and how it unfolded

12.30 - 14.00  Light lunch (Penthouse Suite)

14.00 - 15.30  Bill Hanson :    The design and construction of the Antonine Wall

15.30 - 16.00   Break

16.00 - 17.30  Matt Symonds :    Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall in their military landscape settings

17.30 - 18.00   Break

18.00 - 19.00  Bar open (Lower Ground Floor)

19.00 - 20.00   Evening Meal (From Servery in Dining Hall)

20.15 - Closing   Bar open (Lower Ground Floor)

Sunday 30th March

08.00 - 09.00   Breakfast (From Servery in Dining Hall)

09.00 - 10.30   David Breeze :    The frontier in Germany

10.30 - 11.00   Tea, coffee, biscuits (Penthouse Suite)

11.00 - 12.30   Bill Hanson :    The Valu Lui Traian in Romania

12.30 - 14.00   Light lunch (Penthouse Suite)

14.00 - 18.00   Excursion to Housesteads Roman Fort

Coach departs from Collingwood College @ 13.30

18.00 - 19.00  Bar open (Lower Ground Floor).  Note :   Another group will be using the bar (for their quiz) this evening.

19.00 - 20.15   Evening Meal (From Servery in Dining Hall)

20.15 - Closing   Bar open (Lower Ground Floor)  Note :   Another group will be using the bar (for their quiz) this evening.

Monday 31st March

08.00 - 09.00  Breakfast (From Servery in Dining Hall)

Note   Residents must check out of their accomodation before today's first lecture.

Please hand your key in to reception before 9.00 am.

Luggage can be stored at the end of the lecture room.

09.00 - 10.30  Graham Sumner :    What soldiers wore on the British frontiers.

10.30 - 11.00  Tea, coffee, biscuits (Penthouse Suite)

11.00 - 12.30  All :    Discussion

12.30 - 14.00  Light lunch

14.00 - Depart for home

For booking information go to the How to book page.

Information for Delegates

Download the Information for delegates sheet which includes directions to Collingwood College, where to park, public transport etc.

For local bus service see Durham Cathedral Bus timetable.