Housesteads Roman Fort (Vercovicium) England

The most complete Roman fort in Britain, Housesteads was built around 124 CE as a garrison along Hadrian's Wall.

Housesteads Roman Fort — Housesteads Roman Fort at Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, England. Image credit: Holly Hayes

map of Housesteads Roman Fort (Vercovicium) — Location map of Housesteads Roman Fort (Vercovicium), Northumberland, England, UK.

map of Housesteads Roman Fort (Vercovicium) — Aerial view of Housesteads Roman Fort (Vercovicium).

Quick Facts on Housesteads Roman Fort (Vercovicium)

Go Historic ID

250227

names

Housesteads Roman Fort (Vercovicium)

location(s)

Hexham, Northumberland, England, UK

date(s)

c. 124

tags

archaeological sites