Bremetennacum

Bremetennacum is a Roman fort in Ribchester that was originally built from wood and later reconstructed in stone. The settlement extended over several hectares and was protected by ditches and ramparts that controlled the strategic river crossing.

The fort was established around 72 CE as a wooden structure and remained in operation for several centuries. Early in the second century it was rebuilt in stone, and the site stayed active until the fourth century.

This fort brought together soldiers and families from distant regions who left traces of their homelands in the objects found and the way they lived here. Visiting today, you can sense how this remote settlement became a meeting point for people with different origins.

The remains sit today along the river in a quiet location where the foundations and ditches are still clearly visible. A museum building nearby displays important finds and helps you understand the history of the place.

Archaeological excavations show that residents here ate salmon and eel and even used spices like coriander and dill. These finds suggest that soldiers and their families did not give up familiar tastes in this remote garrison.

Location: Ribchester

Inception: 72

Made from material: wood, stone

GPS coordinates: 53.81030,-2.53403

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:02