Housesteads Roman Fort, Hadrian's Wall

United Kingdom / England / Haltwhistle /
 ruins, archaeological site, fortification, Roman Empire, Hadrian's Wall
Well preserved fort showing foundations of villas, barrack blocks, grain stores, commander's quarters and a hospital. It is next to the dramatic section of the wall that goes west from the fort. West is Best from here.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vercovicium
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Coordinates:   55°0'47"N   2°19'48"W

Comments

  • the views from Housesteads are incredible, so it's clear why the Romans chose this particular site to construct such a large fort. well worth the visit when the weather's good.
  • This is a Roman Fort Vercovicium
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