Housesteads Roman fort, near Bardon Mill, Northumberland

Photograph taken 2000 © Copyright Historic England Archive ref: j000121

Reconstruction drawing of the courtyard of the Commandant's house in the Roman fort at Housesteads (Vercovicium). This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010). Read detailed archaeological description.

Location

Northumberland Bardon Mill

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.

Housesteads Roman fort, near Bardon Mill, Northumberland

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