Walking Hadrian’s Wall is a great way to experience the sweeping landscapes of Northumberland National Park. Vindolanda Fort is one of the wall’s most fascinating sites. Archaeological excavations are still going on and are constantly revealing new secrets. At the Vindolanda Museum you can marvel at the writing tablets – thin slivers of wood covered with ink writing. Dealing with matters from birthdays to underpants, they’ll give you unique insight into life at the edge of the Roman Empire almost 2,000 years ago – like postcards from the past.
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