Caistor Roman Town (Venta Icenorum)
Management of the site
Summary
The present site of Caistor Roman Town is a Scheduled Ancient Monument owned by the Norfolk Archaeological Trust and managed by South Norfolk Council.
Further information
How the site is managed
The management, use and future development of the site for cultural heritage purposes are guided by the Caistor Joint Advisory Board comprising representatives from the Norfolk Archaeological Trust, South Norfolk Council, Norfolk County Council, the Parochial Church Council and Caistor Parish Council. Members of Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service and English Heritage also sit on the Joint Advisory Board.
The importance of Caistor Roman Town
The importance of the site has been recognised by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) who have given a substantial grant for the conservation of the town’s walls under the Countryside Stewardship Scheme. This is the first time that DEFRA have funded an entirely archaeological conservation project.
Visiting Caistor Roman Town
If you would like to visit the site, it is open 365 days of the year and is free of charge.
Related pages on this website
External links
Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Services
Visit the website for more information on displays and educational resources (www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk).
Contact us
| contact officer/team: | Countryside and Heritage Development Manager |
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| web: | online enquiry form |
| email: | lcc@s-norfolk.gov.uk |
| telephone: | 01508 533945 |
| address: | South Norfolk Council South Norfolk House Swan Lane Long Stratton Norwich NR15 2XE |
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Last updated on: 07 August 2007
