🛡️ Frontiers of the Roman Empire
The Roman fort, vicus, bridge abutments and associated remains of Hadrian's Wall at Chesters in wall mile 27
📋 Fast Facts
- Roman fort established early 2nd century AD at Cilurnum on Hadrian's Wall
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1987 spanning UK and Germany
- Includes fort, civilian vicus, bridge abutments, and military infrastructure
- Located in Northumberland beside the River North Tyne
Chesters Roman Fort, known to the Romans as Cilurnum, stands along Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England, as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation for the Frontiers of the Roman Empire. The site preserves a fort garrisoned primarily by cavalry and mixed troops, a surrounding civilian settlement, and remains of bridge abutments that once served essential supply routes. Together, these structures illustrate the strategic and administrative functions of Roman military ...