Clash of Steel
for Military History & Aviation enthusiasts

Translate this Page

Search :

Chesters Roman Fort, Barrack block


A row of barrack rooms
A close-up of the cavalry barrack rooms


Description

The best preserved set of Roman 2nd century cavalry barracks on Hadrians wall can be seen at Chesters. Here the row of mess rooms can be seen, which faced a matching set across a paved street and fronted by a veranda. The officers quarters would have been at the far end of the row.

Location

Chesters Roman Fort, near Hexham, Northumberland. May 2005.

Related images