Tag: vindolanda
Ornate stone carving discovered at Roman fort near Hadrian’s Wall
Excavations at the Roman fort of Vindolanda in northern England have uncovered a carved stone relief depicting a horseman or Roman deity.
Archaeologists discover a leather toy mouse from Roman Vindolanda
Archaeologists excavating at the Roman Fort of Vindolanda near Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, England have discovered a unique leather toy mouse dating from AD 105-130.
Vindolanda – The Roman Auxiliary Fort
Vindolanda (translated as “white field” or “white moor”) was a Roman auxiliary fort, located on the fringes of the Roman Empire in the province...
Roman footprint discovery leaves lasting impression at Vindolanda
Nowhere gets you closer to the Romans on Hadrian’s Wall than the fort and settlement of Vindolanda, the extraordinary hoard of personal artefacts gives you a unique insight into the lives of people living here 2000 years ago.