Vindolanda
Arguably the most important Roman site on the Wall, Vindolanda is where the scraps of papyrus with Roman writing were discovered.Close enough to reach within half an hours drive it is a must visit site for anyone interested in the Wall.
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I love all archaeology sites but Vindolanda impresses me most because of the Vindolanda Tablets.I would have been delighted to have been there when they were discovered.These tablets tell us so much about the Roman way of life.
ritaroberts
October 6, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Hi Rita,
If you get the opportunity have a read of Alastair Moffat’s book ” The Wall”
Well worth it for anyone interested in the area around here.
Kind regards
Colin
northbyways
October 10, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Hi Colin. I worked for Hereford and Worcs Archaeology but now work on Minoan pottery while living in Crete Thanks for the info regarding “The Wall” I will certainly check it out..
Regards Rita
ritaroberts
October 14, 2011 at 6:40 pm