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Bare Bones

21st -29th October
Vindolanda Museum

What can we learn from ancient animal bones about how the Romans lived? A chance to see some of our favourite animal finds and artefacts and learn the science behind the bare bones of Vindolanda.

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Author: Penny Trichler

Location: Roman Army Museum,Greenhead, Brampton

Vindolanda Trust Residential Bursaries

The Vindolanda Trust, its friends and generous donors are once again offering 3 residential bursaries to young people aged 18-25, from anywhere in the world, to join the Vindolanda excavations in 2024.

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Author: Marta Alberti

Booking and Visiting FAQ's

Have you got questions about what to expect when you arrive or how to book? Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions page which answers some of our visitors most popular queries.

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Author: Penny Trichler

Race to £100K

Race to £100K: Realising the potential of pottery. At the Vindolanda Trust we are all secret sherd nerds with an insatiable appetite to learn more about the past, are you one of those too? If so, join us by supporting our appeal in piecing together secrets of the Roman ceramics.

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Author: Sonya Galloway

Location: chesterholm museum,,

Target amount: £100,000.00

Amount raised: £57,354.63

Fundraise

Our impact

25%

We estimate that only 25% of Vindolanda has been excavated, meaning we have another 150 years of excavating to go!

5,000,000

Since the Vindolanda Trust opened its doors to visitors in 1970 over 5 million people have visited our two sites.

47

The Vindolanda Trust employs 47 local staff, one of the largest tourism employers in Tynedale.

Our Vision

Overview of the Vindolanda Trusts aims and objectives

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Author: Colin Galloway

Location: The Vindolanda Trust, Chesterholm Museum,Westwood, Hexham

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Events

  • Bare Bones

    21st -29th October
    Vindolanda Museum

    What can we learn from ancient animal bones about how the Romans lived? A chance to see some of our favourite animal finds and artefacts and learn the science behind the bare bones of Vindolanda. Read more

  • Vindolanda Guided Tours

    3rd April - 19th October
    Make the most of your visit to Vindolanda by joining one of our free 45 minute guided tours of the Roman Vindolanda fort site including an overview of the site and archaeological highlights. Read more

News

  • Altars back in the landscape

    Replica altars to the Roman God Jupiter Dolichenus placed back in religious shrine at Vindolanda enabling visitors to see them in their original setting for the first time in 1,800 years. Read more

  • Rare Bronze Hand Discovered

    A small, child sized, and eerily life-like bronze hand has been discovered during the excavation of a Severan fort ditch at Roman Vindolanda. Read more