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Housesteads Roman Fort
Housesteads Roman Fort Review
If you have time to visit only one Hadrian's Wall site, Housesteads Roman Fort, Britain's most complete example of a Roman fort, is your best bet. It includes long sections of the wall, the excavated five-acre fort, and a small but interesting museum containing statues and other items uncovered at the archeological site. The steep, 10-minute walk from the parking lot to the site rewards the effort, especially for the sight of the wall disappearing over hills and crags into the distance. Excavations have revealed remains of granaries, gateways, barracks, a hospital, and the commandant's house. The fort is 11 miles east of Greenhead.
- Address: B6318, Haydon Bridge, NE47 6NN | Map It
- Phone: 01434/344363
- Cost: £6
- Hours: Apr.--Sept., daily 10--6; Oct.--Mar., daily 10--4
- Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk
- Location: Greenhead
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