Roman Britain / Learning resources
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Models to make
Cut, fold and build Roman-themed paper models: houses, towers, temples, boats, an aqueduct, street scenes and more.
Each project has a downloadable template and making instructions. Choose a small building, a cargo boat, an arcade or a street scene, then work through cutting, folding and assembly one step at a time.
Getting started
Print folding templates at actual size, rather than scaling them to fit. Light card helps models stand up. An adult should help with scissors; check the individual project for tape, glue and other materials.
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Models to make
Build a little Roman house
Ages 7+ · Printable PDF
A free three-page paper model with instructions, folding walls and a tiled roof to colour.
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Build a paper aqueduct arcade
Suggested ages 7+ with adult help · Printable PDF
Fold a freestanding arcade with two decorated sides and a water-channel deck.
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Build a paper cargo boat
Suggested ages 7+ with adult help · Printable PDF
Fold a small cargo-boat hull and add a paper mast and sail for a tabletop voyage.
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Build a paper Roman watchtower
Suggested ages 7+ with adult help · Printable PDF
Build a four-sided tower with windows, a door and a removable roof cap.
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Build a Roman gatehouse model
Ages 7+ · Printable PDF
Cut, fold and glue a small gatehouse, with a printable wall strip and removable roof.
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Build a Roman-style paper temple
Suggested ages 11+ with adult help · Printable PDF
Make a small gabled building with a columned front and a separate pitched roof.
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Make a mini Roman exhibition
Suggested ages 11+ · Printable PDF
Make three folding display stands, choose documented objects and write labels that distinguish evidence from ideas.
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Make a paper Roman-style die
Ages 7–11 with adult help · Printable PDF
Cut and fold a cube net, add number spots and test your handmade die.
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Make a Roman milestone model
Ages 7+ · Printable PDF
Build a small standing road marker, add Roman numerals and make a route across your tabletop.
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Make a Roman road layer model
Suggested ages 11+ with adult help · Printable PDF
Fold and stack three paper layers to explore road construction and the limits of a simple model.
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Make a Roman street diorama
Suggested ages 7+ with adult help · Printable PDF
Fold a paper street corner with two upright walls, then draw shops and everyday life.
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