Magna Roman Fort, Roman military fort and museum in Greenhead, England
The stone fortification stands at a strategic position where the Maiden Way crosses the Stanegate road, monitoring movement along both routes.
Built around 86 AD by the Twentieth Legion, the fort underwent reconstruction in 120 AD during the establishment of Hadrian's Wall defenses.
The Roman Army Museum displays military equipment, coins, and artifacts that reveal the daily activities of soldiers stationed at this northern frontier.
The museum operates throughout the year with seasonal schedules, offering guided tours and educational programs about Roman military life.
A corn modius measuring bucket, discovered near the fort in 1915, indicates methods of grain distribution among Roman military units.
Location: Greenhead
Part of: Stanegate, Hadrian's Wall, Carvoran Roman fort and Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the unclassified road to Old Shield and the field boundary west of the fort in wall miles 45 and 46
Address: Roman Army Museum, Greenhead, Brampton CA8 7JB
GPS coordinates: 54.98490,-2.52440
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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