Chesters Roman Fort, Roman cavalry fort at Chollerford, Great Britain.
The stone fortress contains preserved bathhouse ruins, commanding officer quarters, and cavalry barracks along the River South Tyne crossing point.
Built in 124 AD after dismantling a turret on Hadrian's Wall, the fort served as a base for both the Ala Augusta and Second Asturians cavalry units.
The Clayton Collection within the museum displays Roman jewelry, inscribed pottery, and military artifacts documenting daily life at the northern frontier.
Located off the B6318 road at Chollerford, the site includes interpretive signs explaining the functions of different fort sections and military structures.
The strongroom inside the headquarters building protected regimental records through both military guards and religious offerings to dedicated deities.
Location: Humshaugh
Made from material: stone
Part of: Hadrian's Wall, Chesters Roman Fort and Clayton Museum, The Roman fort, vicus, bridge abutments and associated remains of Hadrian's Wall at Chesters in wall mile 27
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/chesters-roman-fort-and-museum-hadrians-wall
GPS coordinates: 55.02600,-2.13900
Latest update: May 15, 2025 23:16
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