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Join us for Nine Men's Morris Day tom and try your hand at this ancient strategy game. Our giant board brings this Roman pastime to life, or challenge friends and family on smaller boards at our picnic tables. From novices to strategists, there's fun for all! #SummerOfPlay

Chedworth's centenary #mosaic has been installed in the café where it will be seen for generations to come. The panels capture key moments in the Villa's history: 🔍 1864: Discovery 🤝 1924: Handover to National Trust 🎈 2024: Celebrating 100 years of preservation @MosaicMonday

Unleash your inner charioteer this #BankHolidayWeekend. Get over to the Villa and race your way around Chedworth's Circus Maximus. Full details here... nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucest… #ChariotRacing #FamilyFun #BankHoliday #ThingsToDo

A wonderful video from the HistoryExtra team. Dave Musgrove explores the fun and fascinating history of toilets through the ages. It has to include a visit to the oldest toilet in the National Trust 😁😁 youtube.com/watch?v=-OLgFS…

Some younger visitors taking in the view of Chedworth's Long Corridor Mosaic - the longest of its kind in Britain. Stretching over 30 meters, this ancient masterpiece is a true wonder to behold. #Mosaics #MosaicMonday

Our dedicated ranger team has been hard at work trimming back Chedworth's famous pilae room. The pillars formed part of a hypocaust system - ancient underfloor heating that kept the Villa warm and cosy. #conservation #BehindTheScenes #RomanBritain

This image from 1924 was used to announce the appeal to raise money for the National Trust to purchase Chedworth Roman Villa. Fast forward to 2024, and we're celebrating a century of being part of the NT family. #Mosaics #RomanBritain #Preservation

Hot off the press... Free Tour Mondays at Chedworth Roman Villa have been extended until the end of October. Full details here... nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucest…

Happy retirement to Martin Papworth, legendary archaeologist. His career has been filled with exciting discoveries that have enriched our understanding of history. Thank you for your years of service, Martin! #Legend #Archaeology

An archive shot of the West Range Bathhouse at Chedworth Roman Villa. It includes a great view of the warm room mosaic and hypocaust, one of the most photographed sections of the Villa. The hot plunge is on the right. #RomanBritain #Mosaics #MosaicMonday

From 9-20 September (excluding weekends), the Fosse Way will be closed between Cirencester and Northleach. This is for Essential Ash Dieback work. Please check your online maps provider to see if this impacts your journey and to plan your best alternative route to the Villa.

A photograph from the archive of the old cover buildings at Chedworth Roman Villa. The stairs lead down to the Long Corridor Mosaic, the longest mosaic of its kind in Britain, which is covered over in this shot. #Mosaics #MosaicMonday #RomanBritain

The perfect day for a pilae survey... Chedworth's conservation team has been out in the sunshine checking the condition of the stone pillars of the hypocaust system on the North Range. #Conservation

Get ready for Roman Crafts Weekend happening 28-29 September 2024. Experience the skill and artistry that went into creating the luxurious surroundings of the Villa. Perfect for history buffs, craft enthusiasts, and curious minds of all ages. nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucest…

Our Roman wall painting (the oldest known wall painting in the National Trust) is getting some expert attention. Conservators are on site conducting a thorough investigation. Their findings will guide future preservation efforts. #ConservationInAction #BehindtheScenes

A lovely little Roman relief of the goddess Minerva that was found at Lemington near Morten-in-the-Marsh in 1906. Now on display ChedworthRomanVilla #FindsFriday

One of the most striking mosaics in the west bath house of Chedworth Roman Villa for #MosaicMonday. Rediscovered by chance in 1864, the site has been under the care of the wonderful National Trust for exactly a century! ChedworthRomanVilla

An old photograph of the cold room mosaic at Chedworth Roman Villa. The room led to the cold plunge. After sweating it out in the hot rooms, the owner and his guests would take a refreshing dip to complete their bathing ritual. #Mosaic #MosaicMonday #RomanBritain