Housesteads Roman Fort, Bardon Mill, Northumberland

Reconstruction drawing of Housesteads Roman 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.

Location

Northumberland Bardon Mill

Period

Roman (43 - 409)

Tags

reconstruction drawing sorrell fort defence wall hadrian aerial view archaeology military roman (43 - 409) english heritage