Chesters Fort

July 4, 2024 in England ⋅ 🌬 14 °C

More Roman stuff today.
So much potential at this site if someone had the money to dig it all out. It was ‘rediscovered’ in the early 1800’s by a wealthy land owner who had a bit of an obsession with Roman stuff. Just as well he did coz he also save Hadrians Wall. Recognising its significance.
We also popped into Hexham’s Abbey, built in 674 AD.Read more