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Poem by Mousimus Cheesius

Mousimus Cheesius gives us a poem and tells us about his ancestors journey to get to Vindolanda.
Scanning Samian pottery during lockdown

The Arch-I-Scan project team visited Vindolanda in November 2020 to spend 3 weeks scanning our Samian pottery. Find out more about the project in this Guest Blog.
Research

The site and its collection are under constant research helping us to understand not only Vindolanda better but Hadrian's Wall and the Frontiers of the Roman Empire.
Outstanding Quality

The Vindolanda Collection is of outstanding quality. The extensive collection holds objects of many different materials including metal work, wood, leather and textile as well as bulk collection of pottery, glass and animal bone.

Top Roman History FAQs

Find the answers to some of our most asked question focusing on the history of Hadrian's Wall, Romans in the North and the Roman Forts of Vindolanda and Magna.
Blogs

Our blogs cover a wide range of topics from closer looks at specific artefacts or buildings right through to blogs from staff members and volunteers.
Excavation Reports

Excavations run at Vindolanda by the Vindolanda Trust have been ongoing for 50 years and here we have a selection of reports that are now out of print.
Crafts

Get creative with these fun ideas for crafts at home. Create your own loo-roll Legionary or archaeologists.
Activities

Family friendly activities for all ages. Download these pages including word and number activities and games for the whole family to play together.

Survival Appeal

This year is going to be a tough year for all of us. Join us in celebrating 50 years of the Vindolanda Trust and please consider supporting us to get to another 50. You can buy a virtual birthday gift and contribute to our future. Thank you for your incredible support. Read more

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