120 AD built
Visit Burgh by Sands
The fort lies beneath and around the village of Burgh by Sands. The modern settlement and church provide the setting; do not expect a fully exposed fort plan.
Burgh by Sands at a glance
| Occupation | Hadrianic foundation in the second century AD, followed by later rebuilding and occupation. |
| Garrison | The Aurelian Moors are attested in the third century. See the Historic England monument record; the garrison changed over time. |
| Size | Internal area not securely established in the sources summarised here; measurements of the fort, annexes and different phases should be kept separate. |
| Troop estimate | No secure numerical estimate is established here. Fort area alone cannot determine the number present. |
160 AD stone walls built
Inscriptions
The inscription record includes evidence for different auxiliary units over time. Each attestation must be dated before it is used to reconstruct the garrison.
References
Burgh by Sands Roman Fort Tynedale Hadrian’s Wall Group
