Help Protect St Albans' Roman Heritage
Thursday 27 August 2026 | 10am to 1pm
Verulamium Park (near the Inn on the Park)
Free drop-in event
Join St Albans Museums, Hertfordshire Constabulary Heritage Crime Team and local partners for a free public event exploring how our nationally important Roman heritage is protected from crime and damage.
You'll meet heritage crime officers, archaeologists and museum specialists, and discover the practical measures used to safeguard one of Britain's most significant Roman sites.
Discover How Heritage Crime Is Tackled
Find out how Hertfordshire Constabulary works with local partners to protect archaeological sites from offences such as illegal metal detecting, theft and vandalism.
Visitors can learn about:
- Heritage crime and its impact on historic sites
- How Verulamium is protected using CCTV, drones, patrols, local partners and the public
- Drone technology in heritage protection
- The importance of responsible metal detecting
- Reporting archaeological finds and suspicious activity
- How local communities can help protect heritage
Drop in and learn how we can all help protect St Albans' Roman heritage.
