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Welcome
to the
AD 410 web site
2010 marks the 1600th anniversary of the end of Roman Britain
in AD 410 - one of the greatest turning points in our history.
What was life on the island like at this critical moment? Was
it fire and sword, with barbarian raids, peasant risings, tribal
warfare?
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On the
night of March 13th
during the 410 British Museum conference,
Hadrian's Wall will be illuminated by HWHL to mark
the 1600th anniversary of the End of Roman Britain.
Click
for more details and to get involved.
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Solidus of Constantine
III (407-11),
Copyright: Trustees of the British Museum
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How
much survived, and how much changed? What did the conquerors leave
behind? Did the new Britain forged in the period after the departure
of Rome bear the hallmarks of Roman civilisation, or was it a
revolutionary new order of Britons and Germans?.
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The
AD 410 Committee has been formed to mark this hugely important anniversary
with involvement from the Association for Roman Archaeology, the
British Museum, Cardiff University, English Heritage, Terry Jones,
the Roman Society (which celebrates its Centenary
in 2010) and the Society of Antiquaries, the Committee.
The
programme of 410-2010 events centres around a comprehensive range
of conferences across England and Wales. In addition there will
be re-enactment festivals and a series of other events and projects
all designed to spread public understanding of 410 and push the
debate on the period forward.
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The walls of Caerwent
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The Rialton stone.
Post-Roman
inscription. |
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For
further information regarding the work of AD 410 please use the links
at the top of the page. |
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All
images on this site are copyright of the original photographer and/or
the 410 Committee unless otherwise stated. No images may be reproduced
or
used without permission.
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