Birdoswald Roman Fort

Birdoswald Roman Fort - Banna.
Birdoswald Fort was built alongside Hadrian's Wall in a stategic position high above the Irthing Gorge. Construction was completed by the end of the reign of Emperor Hadrian in AD 138 and was garrisoned by more than 800 men until the end of the 4th century. These troops were brought over from the countries now known as Romania and Bulgaria.