Vindolanda Roman Fort
Vindolanda Roman Fort Complex
Roman (85–410 CE)·Roman·🇬🇧 Northumberland, South of Hadrian's Wall, United Kingdom
About
About Vindolanda Roman Fort
Vindolanda Roman Fort in Northumberland, South of Hadrian's Wall, United Kingdom is a Roman (85–410 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Roman culture. Detailed survey and excavation document architectural phasing. The site includes a principal feature and ancillary settlement or ceremonial elements.
Why it mattersKey Roman site illustrating Roman (85–410 CE) archaeological-wonder traditions.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology of Vindolanda Roman Fort
- 02Function of ancillary enclosures
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for Roman
- 02Defensive and ritual focus
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 85 CE (Timber fort I)
- Period
- Roman (85–410 CE)
- Culture
- Roman
- Purpose
- Auxiliary fort famous for Vindolanda wooden writing tablets
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 85 CE (Timber fort I)
Initial construction
c. 1000 CE
Abandonment or reuse
On the ground
Structures & features
54.9911° N · 2.3605° W · 359 m · 3 mapped features
- Vindolanda Roman Fort — Principal FeaturestructurePrimary archaeological-wonder feature at Vindolanda Roman Fort54.9919° N · 2.3597° W
- Vindolanda Roman Fort — Ancillary ComplexcomplexAncillary complex at Vindolanda Roman Fort with settlement traces54.9904° N · 2.3611° W
- Vindolanda Roman Fort — Outlierrock artOutlier alignment or rock art at Vindolanda Roman Fort54.9922° N · 2.3615° W
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