Welcome to The Ermine Street Guard
The Ermine Street Guard has been dedicated to research into the Roman Army and the reconstruction of Roman armour and equipment for 52 years.
News
New section on the Roman Army being added with audio
New section on the Roman Army being added with audio
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2024 Events
January 30
British Museum - Opening of Legion Exhibition
February 13
Weston Super Mare Museum - Half Term Activities Part Turn Out
March 2/3
HQ Weekend
April 5/6
Corinium Museum Roman Army Days Part Turn Out
May4/5/6
Lincoln Full Turn Out
June 1/2
Flag Fen Archaeological Site Peterborough Full Turn Out
June 8
Woodchester Mansion Nr Stroud
June 22/23
Chester House Estate Wellingborough Full Turn Out
July 13
Blaise Castle Bristol
July 27/28
Fishbourne Roman Palace Chichester Full Turn Out
August 17/18
Vindolanda Nr Hexham Full Turn Out
Membership - £30 Annually
Membership will interest you if you wish to participate in displays and play an active role in the Guard.
Armour is provided free by the Guard, but members are expected to keep their equipment in good condition.
Events
If you want to discuss having The Ermine Street Guard appear at your event please download the Event Pack
Schools
Download our Information Pack for Schools
Authenticity
From the outset, the Guard has endeavoured to produce authentic reconstructions of Roman armour and equipment, and as more information comes to light, the Guard updates any incorrect equipment that has been made in the past.
The Guard makes 90% of everything on display including the cavalry equipment and artillery as well as all infantry armour, the tents and other equipment.
This process works both ways. The Guard actively seeks out and studies newly discovered research and updates their equipment accordingly, and academics use reconstructions created by the Guard in the understanding of the function of certain pieces of equipment.