Senhouse Roman Museum

The Battery
The Promenade
Maryport
Cumbria
CA15 6JD


The Senhouse Roman Museum contains sculpture and inscriptions from the Roman Fort at Maryport, (Alauna), which lies next to the museum. The collection, begun by John Senhouse of Netherhall in the 1570's is the oldest in Britain.

See:

  • The largest collection of Roman Altars from a single site in Britain.

  • Many fine religious sculptures including the mysterious serpent stone;

  • Reconstruction of the shrine from the Fort's headquarters.

  • Interpretative panels describing the Fort, the Roman Coastal Defences, and the Senhouse family.

    The Museum was a Naval Reserve Battery built about 1885.

    Opening Times
    (2005 times)
    April to June: Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm.
    July to October: Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm.
    November to March: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10.30am- 4.00pm.
    Open Bank Holidays. Closed Christmas and New Year.

    Admission Charges
    (2005 prices)
    Adult £2.50; Child 75p.
    Free parking, Disabled Access, Toilets, Soft drinks, Ice Cream, Confectionery.

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    Senhouse Roman Museum Postcode for SatNav: CA15 6JD

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