Vindolanda

The first Roman activity on this site dates to between 74 and 85AD. Between these dates and the withdrawal of … More

Hadrian’s Wall – Walk with the Romans – Steel Rigg

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Hadrian’s Wall – rugged splendour Hadrian’s Wall is one of the most impressive ancient monuments in…

One thing I have not seen before in other forts that I have visited is the strongroom which was built … More

Two interesting tombstones have been found during the excavations at Arbeia which illustrate the flexibility of the Roman social system … More

There is also a reconstruction of a commanding officers house dating from the third century. It is built in the … More

In one section of the site there are a number of reconstructed buildings which sit on original foundations. One of … More

The site of Arbeia is in modern South Shields on the southern shore of the estuary of the river … More

Within the site at Segedunum Fort there is also a reconstruction of a Roman bath-house. It comprises 5 rooms: The … More

In the museum at Segedunum, there are re-constructions of a barrack room and the shrine within the Principia where … More

The eastern end of Hadrian’s wall was at Segedunum Roman Fort on the Tyne estuary, east of Newcastle. The main … More