Event at Park in the Past on the Wrexham-Flintshire border
The family-friendly event brought history to life, and included Britain's Big Fort Build - a unique experimental archaeology challenge to build a full-scale size authentic Roman fort - set in a 120-acre landscaped venue, and chance to 'Meet the Romans'.
Auxilia: Rome's Cutting Edge event at Park in the Past. Picture: Karl Eastwood
Operations director and organiser Paul Harston said: "Our annual Auxilia event is now a firm favourite with people, attracting visitors from all over the UK who want a taste of life in Roman Britain.
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"In fact, Park in the Past is the only place in the country where you can enjoy an exciting immersive experience in a full-size reconstructed Roman fort, populated with Roman infantry soldiers and cavalry performing displays, as well as craftspeople and traders demonstrating their skills."
Media and PR director Phil Hirst added: "We're really delighted that hundreds of families and visitors flocked to the Park and were amazed to see how fantastic it looks with our new commander's HQ building.
"The fort was buzzing with activity and our living history camp felt like a huge film set. In July, the famous Ermine Street Guard reenactment group are descending on the fort to wow visitors with their drills and displays."
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