אתרי חומת אדריאנוס בפארק הלאומי נורת'מברלנד

Hadrian's Wall Highlights

Explore the best-preserved sections of Hadrian's Wall spanning the rugged landscape of Northumberland. This collection includes Housesteads Roman Fort, known for its complete layout and ancient communal latrines, and Vindolanda, where excavations reveal daily life through famous writing tablets. The list also features the Carrawburgh Temple of Mithras, well-preserved turrets, and the dramatic elevation changes of Walltown Crags, showcasing the strategic ingenuity of the Roman Empire's northern frontier.

Mike Peel / CC BY-SA 4.0

A

Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall

Housesteads Roman Fort was an auxiliary fort on Hadrian's Wall, at Housesteads, Northumberland, England.

Optimist on the run / CC BY-SA 3.0

B

Vindolanda Fort

Vindolanda was a Roman auxiliary fort just south of Hadrian's Wall in northern England, which it pre-dated.

Mike Quinn / CC BY-SA 2.0

C

Walltown Crags

A dramatic section of the wall situated on a steep volcanic ridge. It demonstrates how Roman engineers utilized the natural topography of the Whin Sill for defense and offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape.