The remains and outline of the granary at Arbeia Roman Fort in South Shields on South Tyneside. The fort was probably built in around AD 128 to guard the mouth of the River Tyne. 📸 My own. 📸 My own. #RomanFortThursday #Arbeia #RomanBritain #SouthShields
Black and white photograph showing, in the distance, the reconstructed gateway of a roman fort, comprising a pair of square towers either side of a double archway. This is framed by two stone pillars that stand in the foreground on a paved platform. The middle ground features a variety of stone foundations upon which buildings interior to the fort once stood.
Ruins and Reconstruction, The West Gate of Arbeia Roman Fort, South Shields, Northumberland. #RomanFortThursday #Arbeia #SouthShields #HadriansWall #RomanBritain #Archaeology #Monochrome #BlackAndWhite #Photography
This week on Medium I wrote about the first time I went to England to excavate and what I found there.
#archaeology #arbeia #romanbritain #archaeologystories #southshields #archaeologicalexcavation
Reconstructed gate on a clear day; courtyard of the reconstructed commander's house, 2 views of the archaeological site
Reconstructed gate on a clear day; courtyard of the reconstructed commander's house, 2 views of the archaeological site
Reconstructed gate on a clear day; courtyard of the reconstructed commander's house, 2 views of the archaeological site
Reconstructed gate on a clear day; courtyard of the reconstructed commander's house, 2 views of the archaeological site
🛡️ #Roman Fort of #Arbeia - South Shields built c.129AD by Legio VI. Garrisoned by auxiliaries & developed as a major depot for Hadrian’s Wall. It supported incursions into Caledonia. UNESCO World Heritage site, includes a museum & reconstructions of the West Gate, barracks, HQ, and commander’s home.
"Why go to Rome when you can come to South Shields?" said the guide.
Just been to the extraordinary Arbeia Roman remains.
Why isn't this better known?
A really excellent visit and well explained on site.
#southshields #Arbeia @profaliceroberts.bsky.social
I love the postbox knitted top brigade, but this is my favourite ever!! #arbeia #SouthShields #Sunderland
