Chesters Roman fort, Humshaugh, Northumberland

Photograph taken May 1988 © Crown copyright. Historic England Archive ref: nmr 4112/18

An aerial view of Chesters cavalry fort from the North West. This permanant troop base was built in the 2nd century AD soon after the completion of Hadrian's Wall. It remained occupied for three centuries. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

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Northumberland Humshaugh

Period

Roman (43 - 409)

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An aerial view of Housesteads Fort. Its Roman name 'Vercovicium' means 'The Place of Fighters'. It was one of a chain of forts built along Hadrian's Wall. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010). Read detailed archaeological description.

Chesters Roman fort, Humshaugh, Northumberland

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