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The excavated bathhouse of an army post on Watling Street, the great Roman road running from London to Viroconium (Wroxeter). In addiotion to the bath house there are partial remains of othe buildings associated with the staging post. A museum displays finds discovered on the site.

The staging post of Letocetum was an important stop on the main Roman road to north Wales. The foundations of a mansio, or Roman inn, have been discovered.

Letocetum began as a 1st century army post. Later, a town grew up on the site. A series of forts were erected, covering up to 30 acres. No trace of the forts remain.
Watling Street, Wall, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, WS14 0AW

About Wall Roman Site (Letocetum Baths and Museum)
Attraction Type: Roman
Location: off A225
Website: Wall Roman Site (Letocetum Baths and Museum)
Email: letocetum@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 0121 625 6820
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OS SK098 065
Photo Credit: John Darch, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Lichfield
Tourist Information Centre
Lichfield Garrick
Castle Dyke
Lichfield
Staffordshire
England
WS13 6HR
Tel: 01543 412121
Alternate Tel: 01543 412112
Fax: 01543 412 120
Email: info@visitlichfield.com
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