at Vindolanda

We visited Hadrian's Wall today but we didn't.  There were forts along the wall about 5 miles apart.  Other fortifications were built in between the forts.  Vindolanda is the site of a major fort that was occupied for over 300 years and has been excavated for 48 years.  In fact there have been 9 forts on this site, beginning before Hadrian's Wall was started in 122 ad.  We spent a couple of hours at the site and museum.

Water supply

Note hills in background.  Not an easy place to build a fort. 

Or ride a bike!!

Largest room in the fort is the tavern.

Sewer system.  They also had hot and cold running water.