Remarkable Roman Vindolanda Fort is one of Europe’s most important Roman archaeological sites. The site itself comprises nine forts built on top of each other. Soldiers from all over the Roman Empire, including Belgium, Germany and France were stationed here. The visible stone fort dates to the third century and the impressive remains include the fort walls, the headquarters building, the Commanding Officer’s house, granaries and barracks. The remains of the extramural settlement lie just outside of the fort walls. Buildings line a main street including houses, shops, a tavern and a bathhouse.

David Howells

September 27, 2023

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Vindolanda lies just to the south of the curtain wall of Hadrian's Wall and has a very different ‘feel’ to other sites along the Wall. It lies upon the first …

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1. Steel Rigg & Housesteads Fort to Vindolanda Roman Fort loop from Sill — Northumberland National Park

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2. Vindolanda Roman Fort Ruins loop from Bardon Mill

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3. Vindolanda Roman Fort Ruins loop from Bardon Mill

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01:08

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Location: Henshaw, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Vindolanda Roman Fort Ruins

1. Steel Rigg & Housesteads Fort to Vindolanda Roman Fort loop from Sill — Northumberland National Park

2. Vindolanda Roman Fort Ruins loop from Bardon Mill

3. Vindolanda Roman Fort Ruins loop from Bardon Mill

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