Forts · North East England
Vindolanda Fort
In or near Bardon Mill.
Vindolanda Fort — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Rob Farrow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill · 2.1 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Vindolanda Fort is a other located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Vindolanda Fort is an archaeological site that showcases the remains of a Roman fort and museum located along Hadrian's Wall. Visitors can explore the site, view significant Roman artifacts, and participate in guided tours to learn about the history and discoveries made at this important location.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Vindolanda Fort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its well-preserved remains of a Roman fort, which provide insight into military life and civilian settlements during the Roman occupation of Britain. The site features a museum that displays artefacts recovered from the fort and its surroundings.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9909, -2.3622
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Henshaw
- Postcode
- NE47 7JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Phone
- 01434 344 277
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill — 2.1 km
- Official site
- www.vindolanda.com
Sources
- osm: way/122660652 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vindolanda Fort?
- Vindolanda Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 7JP), in the parish of Henshaw.
- What is Vindolanda Fort?
- Vindolanda Fort — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Vindolanda Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 7JP.
- Is Vindolanda Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Vindolanda Fort is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Vindolanda Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 7JP.