Hexham in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Workshops

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 20, 2018

1. Workshops Marker

Inscription. Workshops
fabricae vel officinae These buildings, flanking a major roadway through the village (vicus), were 3rd century industrial workshops. Excavated in 2004, they appear to have been used in the initial stages of iron production. A number of clay-lined hearths were identified, which environmental samples showed had been heather fuelled. A large quantity of naturally formed iron bog-ore was also recovered from the floor of each building It appears that the iron ore was being roasted in the hearths to rid it of impurities.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 2004.

Location. 54° 59.482′ N, 2° 21.603′ 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. Dolichenum (within shouting distance of this marker); Severan Circular Huts (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Severan fort (about 90 meters away); Beneath the soil (about 90 meters

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away); North West Quadrant Barracks (about 90 meters away); A military community (about 120 meters away); The heart of the fort (about 120 meters away); Roman Pottery Kiln (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hexham.

Also see . . . Vindolanda on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 20, 2018

2. Workshops Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 180 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.