Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Start your Hadrian's Wall adventure at Birdoswald Roman Fort in Cumbria. Here you can still see the remains of all of the Wall's defining features. Stand in awe as the longest remaining stretch of the Wall spans as far as your eye can see, and explore the ruins of …
History of Birdoswald Roman Fort - English Heritage
History of Birdoswald Roman Fort. Birdoswald’s history began when a wooded spur was cleared for the building of Hadrian’s Wall in AD 122. The fort, added to the Wall shortly afterwards, was garrisoned by an infantry cohort of over 800 men and remained in …
Prices and Opening times for Birdoswald Roman Fort
Prices and Opening times for Birdoswald Roman Fort. Book ahead and save 15%. Save at least 15% when you book in advance. You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit. You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount.
Birdoswald - Things to do | English Heritage
Birdoswald Roman Fort sits on the longest continuous stretch of Hadrian's Wall which still remains today. Stand on the same ground as Roman soldiers who once patrolled and guarded their empire. And be blown away by the most famous Roman frontier spanning as far as the eye can see before you.
Birdoswald Roman Trail Hadrian's Wall - English Heritage
The highlights in this section of the World Heritage Site are undoubtedly the longest continuous stretch of the wall, the best preserved milecastle, a Roman fort which explores life in post-Roman Britain and a priory made from stones found on Hadrian's Wall.
Description of Birdoswald Roman Fort | English Heritage
The visible remains at Birdoswald bear witness to all parts of its 1,800-year history – from the complete circuit of Roman fort walls, Roman granaries and post-Roman hall buildings to the foundations of a medieval tower house, a 16th-century bastle house and a …
Plan Your Visit to Birdoswald Roman Fort | English Heritage
Go to our Directions page and plan your journey to Birdoswald Roman Fort by car or public transport. You will find parking information, post code for sat nav, and our address at the bottom of the page.
Birdoswald Roman Fort: History and Stories | English Heritage
Explore the stories of Birdoswald Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall, including the lives of those who lived there and the how we know so much about the fort's 2,000-year history.
Uncovering the Secrets of Birdoswald | English Heritage
Birdoswald has the only drill and exercise hall ever to have been found in a Roman auxiliary fort. When excavating in preparation for installing new toilets in the 18th-century farmhouse at Birdoswald, archaeologists discovered the remains of a large stone support.
A family guide to Birdoswald Roman Fort | English Heritage
Begin your journey into Roman Britain with the whole family at Birdoswald Roman Fort. Lace up your boots and explore the edge of the empire - here you can see the longest continuous stretch of Hadrian's Wall still visible today.