Vindolanda Roman fort, Northumberland: replica stretches of Hadrian's Wall with stone turret, crenellated parapet & wall-walk & turf wall.

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Vindolanda Roman fort: replica stretches of Hadrian's Wall with stone turret, crenellated parapet & wall-walk & turf wall with timber parapet. Milecastles (fortlets) were built one Roman mile apart along the Wall with two turrets placed between them. The replica weapon is a ballista - a crossbow for firing a bolt or spear. The sites, excavations & experiments are run by the Vindolanda Trust.

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Size: 4961px × 3669px
Location: Vindolanda, Chesterholm, Bardon Mill, Northumberland, England, UK
Photo credit: © Mick Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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