Event Communications has been appointed to design a new visitor attraction at Roman Maryport, Cumbria - part of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site.

Hadrian's Wall Heritage (HWH) - a non-profit organisation - bought 150 acres (60.7 hectares) of land at Camp Farm in December 2008 for the museum development, which is set to cost £11.5m.

Roman Maryport, which is believed to be one of the most important Roman frontiers in north England, is set to be the first in a series of linked attractions stretching across along the Wall Corridor.

The new museum, which is due to be completed in early 2012, will examine the role of Hadrian's Wall, the importance of the Maryport fort in western sea defences and life at the fort.

Event will work on the exhibition and interpretative designs for the attraction, which will be centred on the former Senhouse Roman Museum and a proposed new extension.

Flexible display elements will be reconfigured as discoveries are made through planned live excavations of the 2nd century fort and a civilian settlement that spread outside the fort's walls.

Event co-founder Steve Simons said: "Roman Maryport represents a key link in a chain of attractions which highlight the importance of Britain's Roman Heritage."

HWH sustainable development director Michael Baker added: "Roman Maryport will lead the way in setting the standard for the visitor experience in Hadrian's Wall Country, running across the country from Newcastle to the Solway Firth, with Britain's Energy Coast."

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