The 2nd Malton Museum Roman Festival 2023 held in Orchard Field, Malton. A celebration of Roman life in Malton and Norton with live action demonstrations from the Roman Cavalry by Equistry, marching and battle sequences from Magister Militum, Roma Antiqua and Legio VI Victrix. Pictured Roman legionaries Steve Waghorn, , Dave Grainger, , Martin Williams, and Phil Clegg, from Legio VI Victrix Eboracum march around the camp. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty.
The Romans first arrived in the area in AD70, building what was intended to be a temporary fortress at the same as they descended uponMalton Museum is predominantly an archaeological museum, and the festival is entirely reliant on volunteers. Saturday's Roman event, originally planned for July but postponed due to poor weather, saw brighter skies this weekend with large crowds enjoying the day.