Hadrians Wall - Clayton Museum

[OM USer]

John Clayton was a successful lawyer in the family firm and took over from his father as town clerk in Newcastle. This prestigious post granted him huge power in the local community and his business success lead him to become quite wealthy.

He started excavations at the family mansion in Chesters, site of the acient roman fort. This became a lifelong interest and he purchased any land that came up for sale that contained a portion of Hadrian's Wall or the local roman forts.

It is due to his diligence in preserving these sites that we have as much roman remains that we do. The Clayton Collection is now housed in a purpose built museum at Chesters.

[Guest]

Re: Hadrians Wall - Clayton Museum

Looks to be a very well preserved and presented collection of relics there, OM.

Would love to be able to make another visit to the UK but simply can't afford to.

[Beagletorque]

Re: Hadrians Wall - Clayton Museum

Looks to be a very well preserved and presented collection of relics there.

Keep away from those mirrors Mark!

[OM USer]

Re: Hadrians Wall - Clayton Museum

Thanks guys. The museum is cramped but full and the overhead spotlighting on sloping glass display cases makes it very difficult to avoid casting a shadow or getting an unwelcome reflection. All things considered I'm happy with what I achieved as a record of the day.