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Artist's impression of the Roman fort at Lagentium

Roman Castleford resources

Bring Roman Castleford to life in your classroom with our range of teaching resources.

These resources are mostly aimed at upper Key Stage 2.

For older children, or for your own reference, we also have a wide range of articles about Roman Castleford.

Roman Castleford Uncovered

Uncover Castleford's Roman roots in a brand-new digital experience! Using gaming technology and real-life museum objects, find out what life was like in Lagentium. 

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Ancient Roman gaming pieces, a series of circular discs with simple designs on

Life in Roman Castleford

Explore the lives of everyday ancient Romans in Castleford with these cross-curricular resources. For upper KS2.
Artist's impression of the Roman fort at Lagentium

Slow looking resources

Encourage your pupils to take a step back and explore Roman Castleford with 'slow looking' techniques. For KS2.

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