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The foundations of the Roman baths. The Jewry Wall is visible on the extreme right of the photo, and Jewry Wall Museum on the left. The Jewry Wall is a substantial ruined wall of 2nd-century Roman masonry, with two large archways, in Leicester, England.
Jewry Wall was built in the second century and is one of the largest surviving Roman structures in Britain today. As Roman Britain fell into decline, the complex was left to decay and became buried underneath years of accumulated deposits and later buildings.
Feb 19, 2024 · An update on the major refurbishment of Jewry Wall Museum. Published: 19 February 2024. Jewry Wall Museum is due to reopen in early 2025 after a major renovation with a new exhibition of objects and stories of Roman Leicester.
Jewry Wall - said to be west side of a basilica AD 125-30, approximately 25 feet high, Roman masonry of freestone and bricks, with two arches in alcoves with niche between on east side. It is situated on the east side of an excavated site showing remains of Roman Forum and baths etc. A.M.
The Jewry Wall is actually the wall of a large Roman bath house and the floor plan of the complex is visible below. The adjacent museum is full of interesting artifacts charting the history of the area.
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It is situated next to the Jewry Wall, a remnant of Roman masonry. To the east is the site of the Roman forum. The church lies just outside the city's inner ring road. Despite being some distance from the campus, it is the official church of the University of Leicester.
Feb 9, 2021 · New displays will tell the story of the Jewry Wall site and everyday life in Roman Leicester, immersing visitors as they travel back in time to explore the baths complex and discover other locations at the heart of city life.
