Ruins · United Kingdom · England
Hadrian's Wall at Housesteads
Remains of a Roman fort on the wall's best-known stretch.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Hadrian's Wall at Housesteads matters
Hadrian's Wall marched across northern England in Roman times, and Housesteads is one of the best-preserved forts on the line. Walk along the ridge to see the wall climbing over the crags. The views over the moorland are spectacular.
Talking points
- Roman soldiers were posted here.
- The wall runs across northern England.
- Walking along the crag is dramatic.
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