Housesteads Roman Fort, Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland England.
Housesteads Roman Fort is set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site. Wander the barrack blocks and the hospital. Peer into the oldest toilets you'll ever see, (the communal Latrine) and admire the stunning panoramic views from this ancient fortress. The fort's original name was Vercovicium, meaning 'the place of the effective fighters'.
See what life was really like 2000 years ago!
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Housesteads Roman Fort - Full Tour. Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland
Housesteads is the most complete Roman fort in Britain today. Perched high on a wild escarpment, this isolated location really gives visitors a true sense of what it was like for the legionaries living at the edge of the Roman Empire. My film takes you on an entire tour around the fort.
Reasons to visit –
• This is the most complete Roman fort in Britain.
• Impressive views and location on Hadrian’s Wall.
• Best preserved Roman toilet in Britain.
• The only Hospital found in Roman Britain.
• A museum crammed with sculptures and artifacts.
• Great place to start a walk along the wall.
This is a great place to start a walk along Hadrians Wall. To the west of the fort in a wooded area is a section of the wall, which has been integrated into the walking trail. This is the only part of the wall that you can officially walk on.
You can get to Housesteads by car, bus (AD122) or by walking along Hadrian's Wall. From the main car park there is a short uphill walk. There is disabled access to the museum but the site itself has limited access as it is on a steep slope and has steps. There is disabled parking at the museum to avoid the uphill walk to the fort but must be arranged with the visitor centre. The AD122 only runs from the end of March until the end of September.
The site is run by English Heritage and is also free to National Trust members. The site is open most of the year but opening times vary, check the website for details.
The visitor centre,, next to the fort, has limited facilities and portable toilets. The main centre by the car park has better facilities but is a 10 minute walk from the fort.
Location: Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6NN.
The History bit -
Hadrian’s Wall started to be built in AD122, for 300 years it remained the north-west frontier of the Roman Empire and is the most important Roman monument built in Britain. The Wall was built to protect the Empire from the northern barbarians and to control the population and trade.
The fort was built after work on the wall had already started. The decision to build a fort on the wall may have been in response to barbarian attacks. The fort was defended by 800 legionaries.
In AD 139 the Romans advanced into Scotland and created the Antonine Wall. Whilst some of Hadrian’s Wall was abandoned Housesteads appears to have continued to be occupied. The Antonine Wall was abandoned in AD 158 and once again Hadrian’s Wall became the Roman's main defensive line.
The auxiliary troops at Housesteads would have been under continued threat of attack. In the AD 150s, 180s and again in AD 367 there was serious unrest in Britain. During the AD 180s the wall was over-run and a general and his troops were killed. There was extensive building work during the reign of Septimus Severus indicating Housesteads played a role during the invasion of Scotland AD 208 - 211.
During its lifetime Housesteads was garrisoned by auxiliary infantry troops, cavalry and even archers. The auxiliary infantry unit of Tungrians, originated from Belgium. At one time soldiers from a regiment of Syrian bowmen were stationed at Housesteads, the range of their arrows providing an excellent addition to the fort’s defences. In the third century a small cavalry unit of Frisians ( from Holland) were stationed at the fort.
Interesting facts –
The Romans called the fort Vercovicium which means “hilly place” or “settlement on the slope”.
The fort had no natural supply of water and the Romans relied on collecting rain water for drinking and bathing water.
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Hadrian's Wall - Housesteads Fort Walkthrough - Medieval Engineers
My latest build takes you up onto Hadrian's Wall itself. Housesteads Fort is one of the Wall forts, and one of the most famous Roman forts in the world. Its dramatic setting at the top of a long ridge makes it an imposing sight, even today. I wanted to re-create what it would have looked like in the 3rd Century, based on archaeology done in 1898, the 1930s, and the 1970s-80s.
A Roman fort wasn't just a fort. It was the nucleus of a living landscape. And it's been a lot of fun putting this fort & its landscape back together. I hope you enjoy!
Please visit my Housesteads Roman Fort reconstruction home page, hosted by Steam, at: If you have the game Medieval Engineers ($20 on Steam), you can download my fort for free and explore it all yourself!
Thanks to Keen Software House for making this fab software, and to Steam for hosting the game & forums.
Vercovicium - Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, England
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Hadrian's Wall Visit by Sheila, PART XXI, 'Housesteads Roman Fort', May 2014
Here I visit another Roman Fort not far from Vindolanda called Vercovicium or Housesteads--this Fort sits right next to Hadrian's Wall and has commanding views of the Northumberland countryside all around. In this short video I commence the climb up to the Fort and Museum---further videos include a walk along part of the Wall and exploration of the Roman ruins
Housesteads Roman Fort
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The most complete Roman fort in Britain lies on the very edge of their empire. Houseteads is the ideal place to study why the Romans were as successful as they were.
Housesteads Fort
Welcome to Housesteads Fort, which is part of Hadrian's Wall.
Housesteads Fort
A Roman Ruin on Hadrian's Wall
Northumberland Country Walk - Hadrian's Wall - Steel Rigg to Housesteads round
Our video is a guided walk in Northumberland. We start from Steel Rigg car park and walk on the path below Hadrian's Wall passing Crag Lough, Greenlee Lough and Broomlee lough to King's Wicket where we pick up Hadrian's Wall path. We walk along Hadrian's Wall to Housesteads Roman Fort, have a look around then carry on along Hadrian's Wall above Crag Lough back to Steel Rigg car park.
Housesteads - Hadrian's Wall
Housesteads Fort / Vercovicum Fort and Hadrian's Wall
Remainder of the hike from Vindolanda to Housesteads Fort, with commentary of the hike, fort and Roman Britain.
Hadrian's Wall (Day 1 - Housesteads Roman Fort)
Our boys are doing a school project on the Romans. We decided to take a trip to Northumberland and visit Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Roman Fort.
We are National Trust members so we got access to the Fort and Museum for free (members only need to pay for parking, which was £3)
We stayed overnight at The Boe Rigg It was excellent - highly recommended. Just drive steady on those small local and winding roads.
Hadrian's Wall Walking Tour & Roman Forts -Vindolanda, Housesteads etc
Hadrian’s Wall was the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, built AD 122-8, coast to coast, creating an impenetrable barrier to protect the empire, it stands as the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain.
I set out to walk the best remaining parts and as many forts as possible in 5 days. The distances covered were moderate and the scenery was breath-taking. I have set out my itinerary below with some advice if you feel inspired to walk the wall. English weather is changeable, it rains even in the summer, so be prepared.
Money saving tips: Obtain 10% discount on your entrance fees, upon presentation of your bus ticket, when you use the AD122 bus at following: Housesteads, Vindolanda, Roman Army museum and Chesters.
Day One - Newcastle, travel from the Eldon Square bus depot, Newcastle on the X84 to Hexham, get off at the Angel Inn, Corbridge. Purchase one day “Hadrian’s Frontier Pass” ticket to cover bus journeys and save money. Corbridge Roman Town is only a short walk, featuring well-preserved foundations and a small worthwhile museum. Must see - Corbridge Lion.
Back to the Angel to catch the X84 to Hexham where you change to the AD122, the bus running along sites on Hadrian’s Wall, to travel to Chester’s. Chesters Roman Fort is situated in a pretty location, has well-preserved foundations, a good cafe and small museum. Must see - Roman Bath. Walk north up a really pleasant country lane to one of the nearby pre-booked B&Bs. For evening food have to travel about half a mile to either Chollerford or Humshaugh.
Day Two - Short walk along excellent stretches of the wall between visits to Housesteads and Vindolanda. Recommend catching the AD122 outside Chesters to Housesteads. Decide whether to buy a one day rover ticket as may be able to use the bus later. Housesteads is perched on the wall, with stunning views. Must see - the latrines and small museum. Resume walking the wall west, 3 mile stretch covers some stunning sites. Although distance is short there are a number of descents and climbs. Head south after Peel Crags to Vindolanda - probably best site, it boasts: extensive foundations; reconstruction of stone tower; good restaurant and excellent museum. Must see - Vindolanda tablets.
Accommodation Twice Brewed. Tip: stopped serving meals early, so make sure you find out when last orders are for food.
Day Three - Day of Walking, stopping off at Roman Army Museum, finishing at Greenhead. Retrace steps back to the wall and continue west, stunning scenery and excellent sections of wall. Don’t miss remains of Great Chesters.
Roman Army Museum - best museum describing the Roman Army, very visual, colourful, plenty of costumes, weapons and film presentations bringing history to life, so really good for children. Don’t miss the excellent 3D film. Good cafe.
Back on the wall path with under a mile of walking through some pleasant scenery to Greenhead, for accommodation. The wall disappears on this stretch but you pass Thirwall castle ruins.
Day Four - Objective walk the section of wall from Gilsland to Birdoswald Fort. You may wish to catch the 185 bus to Birdoswald and then walk back. This stretch contains some of the best sections of the wall. The fort has well-preserved walls and granary although the majority of fort foundations are not visible.
Return to Newcastle by bus AD122 to Hexham from Greenhead then X84. Overnight stay in Newcastle and chance to explore the city.
Day 5 - South Shields Fort and Segedunum, both close to Metro stations so accessible.
South Shields
Good: free ; reconstructed gatehouse, barracks and house.
Not so good: urban setting; foundations not well-preserved.
Segedunum
Good: a good museum; viewing tower; reconstructed bath-house and newest discovered section of wall.
Not so good: some foundations not well-preserved.
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Aerial 4K of Housesteads Fort Hadrian's Wall England UK
Aerial views of Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland England UK
Exploring the Town of Corbridge and the Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall
Day 2, Part 2 of the Great SPiS Adventure. We have progressed to the town of Corbridge in the north of England. A beautiful little town to stroll around in. Last stop of the day is a large Roman fortress along Hadrian's Wall called Housesteads. This is a large and rather remarkable ruin of a 2000 year old Roman fort that was one of Rome's last defense against the barbarians to the north.
Housesteads Roman Fort - English Heritage
The most complete example of a British Roman fort, Housesteads features magnificent ruins and stunning views of the countryside surrounding Hadrian's Wall.
VISITING ROMAN FORT HOUSESTEADS ON HADRIANS WALL
Looking at what remains of the fort in this remote place after nearly 2000 years.
We were surprised that during the time we were there many people passed by, walking the whole length of Hadrians Wall which stretches right across England..
In such a peaceful place today, apart from the wind, it is amazing that back in Roman occupation days, it was necessary to defend the area against the Picts and the Scots! Thank goodness we work together and are united today in the UK!
Lets hope it stays that way! Borders cause problems of their own!
Hadrian's Wall Sycamore Gap and Housestead Roman Fort
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Hadrians Wall near Housesteads Fort + Museum and Once Brewed
2000 year old Hadrians Wall near Housesteads Fort and Museum, Broomlee Lough and Greenlee Lough can be seen, Northumberland National Park at the end of the Video