Housesteads Roman Fort, Bardon Mill, Northumberland
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.
Location
Northumberland Bardon MillPeriod
Roman (43 - 409)Themes
