Castra Vindolanda, Roman fort in Northumberland, England
The extensive military complex includes barracks, granaries, headquarters buildings, workshops, and defensive walls constructed in stone and timber over multiple phases.
Built around 85 CE before Hadrian's Wall, the fort served as a crucial garrison base through nine reconstructions until its abandonment in the late fourth century.
The Vindolanda tablets, discovered in waterlogged conditions, contain personal letters, military documents, and daily records written in ink on thin wooden sheets.
The site features a museum displaying thousands of excavated artifacts, guided tours, live archaeology demonstrations, and facilities including a café and gift shop.
Only twenty-seven percent of the fort has been excavated, with annual digs continuing to uncover preserved organic materials like leather, textiles, and wooden objects.
Location: Northumberland
Operator: Vindolanda Trust (Charity No. 1159798 Company No. 9182268)
Address: Hexham NE47 7JN NE47 7JN NE47 7JN
Phone: 01434344277
Website: https://vindolanda.com
GPS coordinates: 54.99138,-2.36026
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:08
Vindolanda
456 m
Sycamore Gap Tree
1.6 km
Housesteads Roman Fort
3 km
Milecastle 39
1.7 km
Milecastle 37
2.7 km
Milecastle 38
1.8 km
Vindolanda Museum
180 m
Milecastle 40
2.8 km
Ridley Railway Bridge
3 km
Ridley Bridge
3.1 km
Millhouse Bridge
2.3 km
Church of St Cuthbert
3.1 km
Church of All Hallows
2.1 km
Vindolanda Museum
154 m
Bardon Mill signal box
2 km
Housesteads Mithraeum
2.9 km
Bardon Mill War Memorial
2.1 km
Hadrian's Wall and associated features between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park in wall
1.6 km
Crindledykes Lime Kiln
1.2 km
Housesteads fort, section of Wall and vallum between the field boundary west of milecastle 36 and the field boundary west of turret 37a in wall miles 36 and 37
2.8 km
Uninscribed Roman milestone at Codley Gate (Vindolanda)
185 m
Hadrians Wall Milecastles And Turrets
2.6 km
Stone circle, defended settlement, Romano-British farmstead and field system, Roman camp and group of shielings immediately sout
3.2 km
Milestone, Winshields
3.1 km
Willimontswick Farmhouse
2.8 km
Willimontswick Gatehouse And Adjacent Ranges
2.7 km
Causeway House And Loose Box Adjoining On East
760 m
Roman milestone, E of Chesterholm Fort
175 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes