Hadrian's Wall Archaeology Forum 2011.

The Hadrian's Wall Archaeology Forum is day conference organised annually by the Archaeology Section of Durham County Council.

The Third Hadrian's Wall Forum was held on Saturday 2nd July 2011.

 The Forum took place at the Tullie House Museum, Carlisle and commenced at 09-45am and ended at 4-30pm. 

 As usual the day was designed to appeal to everyone interested in the archaeology and history of Hadrian's Wall and its sites. Details of the latest exciting discoveries in the Hadrian's Wall "frontier zone" included the excavations at Brougham,  Maryport and Vindolanda, the discovery of the Crosby Garrett cavalry parade-helmet, the concept and planning of the new Roman Frontier Gallery at Tullie House and the application of computer generated imaging in heritage interpretation.   

The cost was £15 per person and included tea/coffee mid-morning and mid-afternoon.

Delegates had the opportunity to view the new Roman Frontier Gallery at the reduced price of £2.50.

For further information please contact :- David Mason at County Archaeologist, Durham County Council, Rivergreen Centre, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS.     Telephone:- 0191 3708842 E-mail:- david.mason@durham.gov.uk

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The first conference took place on the 20th June 2009 when some 85 persons took part. The speakers at that Forum included:- Andrew Birley, Vindolanda Trust - Nick Hodgson, Tyne and Wear Museums Archaeology Dept. - Jacqui Huntley, English Heritage - Dr. Nigel Mills, Hadrian's Wall Heritage Ltd - Dr. Matthew Symonds, Independent Researcher and co-editor of the Hadrian's Wall Research Framework and  Tony Wilmott, English Heritage.

 The purpose of these annual forums is to bring the latest news of recent archaeological discoveries and research relating to Hadrian's Wall to a wider public. 

The information will not be confined to Hadrian's Wall but will also include the immediate hinterland and the Cumbrian Coast defences.