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Chesters is a auxiliary Roman fort constructed during the second century AD as part of Hadrian's Wall frontier system in northern Britain. The fort, positioned at wall mile 27 and strategically sited to command the crossing of the North Tyne River, functioned primarily as a cavalry installation garrisoned by auxiliary troops. The visible remains include substantial masonry structures encompassing the fort's defensive walls, internal buildings, and notably well-preserved bridge abutments that carried Hadrian's Wall across the river valley. Associated with the fort is a vicus or civilian settlement that developed outside the military installation, together with extensive archaeological deposits that document the site's occupation and use from its construction through the fourth century AD.
The Roman fort, vicus, bridge abutments and associated remains of Hadrian's Wall at Chesters in wall mile 27 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010959. View the official record →
Chesters is a auxiliary Roman fort constructed during the second century AD as part of Hadrian's Wall frontier system in northern Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010959.
The Roman fort, vicus, bridge abutments and associated remains of Hadrian's Wall at Chesters in wall mile 27 is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1010959.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fishponds, 250m north west of Walwick Grange Farm (0.9 km), Defended settlement on Wall Crags (1.4 km), Medieval wayside cross, 780m SSE of Walwick Grange (1.5 km).
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