THE group which aims to promote the town’s Roman Wall is appealing for sponsors to help fund its new project.

Friends of the Colchester Roman Wall want to raise £13,000 in order to install interactive interpretation boards to promote the wall as a tourist attraction.

Speaking at the launch of the group’s plans last night, Henry Spyvee, chairman of the group, said: “The wall has a future but only if we keep working hard.

“That means trying to get as much sponsorship as possible to help fund the boards.”

He added: “We got the wall for free.

“We didn’t build the wall but it is part of what Colchester is.”

Each board will include a QR code, which allows smartphone users to find out more information by scanning it, and will cost about £1,000.

It is hoped all 13 boards will be up and running by 2014.