Hexham in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Severan Circular Huts
Severan Circular Huts
Below the NW quadrant of the fort the remains of a series of circalar huts dated to cAD208-212 have been uncovered. These huts appear to have been living accommodation for an unknown group of people during a time of conflict, and were built over the demolished remains of an earlier Roman fort.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 54° 59.491′ N, 2° 21.682′ W. Marker is in Hexham, England, in Northumberland. Marker can be reached from road 68, 4 kilometers north of Route A69, on the left when traveling north. Located at Vindolanda Roman fort and village archaeological site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hexham, England NE47 7JN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. North West Quadrant Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Beneath the soil (within shouting distance of this marker); A military community (within shouting distance of this marker); The Severan fort (within shouting distance of this marker); The heart of the fort (within shouting distance of this marker); The village and fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Workshops (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dolichenum (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hexham.
Also see . . . Vindolanda on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.