THE Roman Empire was resurrected in a village built on the foundations of a fort erected between 260 and 270 AD.
A Heritage Festival celebrating the landmarks and communities steeped in history situated along the River Tees saw an array of activities held to mark their significance.
Piercebridge, near Darlington, hosted an event on Saturday from at the site where the Roman road Dere Street crossed the River Tees, which provided a key trade route and fort base to defend against the Celts.
The River Tees Rediscovered Partnership Project, part of Groundwork NE & Cumbria, received a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund in 2014 to celebrate the area.
Throughout the day there was reenactment performances, along with storytelling and heritage craft demonstrations.
James Hunter, Groundwork NE & Cumbria Delivery Officer said, “We celebrate the Roman heritage that is under our feet in Piercebridge, the Civil War Battles, the vast pottery heritage we have throughout the Tees, and everything in between."
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