Chesters Roman Fort, Roman fort and museum in Northumberland, England
The cavalry fort contains preserved military quarters, defensive walls, and a bathhouse situated along the banks of the North Tyne River.
Built in 124 AD as part of Hadrian's Wall defenses, the fort housed 500 cavalry soldiers from the ala Augusta unit protecting Roman Britain.
The Clayton Museum displays Roman artifacts, inscriptions, jewelry, and graffitied pottery discovered during nineteenth-century excavations of the site.
The fort opens daily from April to September, with weekend access during winter months, offering guided tours and educational activities for families.
The Roman bathhouse remains include original water channels, heating systems, and changing rooms where soldiers gathered after their military duties.
Location: Northumberland
Address: B6318, Chollerford, Hexham NE46 4EU NE46 4BQ NE46 4BQ
Phone: 08000150516
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/chesters-roman-fort-and-museum-hadrians-wall
GPS coordinates: 55.02577,-2.13938
Latest update: March 8, 2025 10:38
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