Roman name: Cilurnum

Set among the ancient wooded valleys of Northumberland, the fort at Chesters is the best preserved example of a Roman cavalry fort in Britain. It was one of a series of permanent troop bases added to Hadrian's Wall soon after the Wall was first built in AD122-23. It seems to have been occupied for nearly three centuries, with several changes of garrison during that time.
The substantial visible remains include the famous bath house, outside the fort itself, where the underground heating system can be clearly seen. Beyond the river are the remains of the Roman bridge which carried Hadrian's Wall across the Tyne.A collection of Roman sculpture, gathered from many different sites along the Wall, is on display in the museum.