The abandonment of the Antonine Wall earlier in the century meant there were no Roman forts nearby at the time the dwelling was built. However, there was evidence of a previously military presence ...

There were soldiers from Africa, France, Germany ... Image caption, This modern painting shows Roman soldiers at Birdoswald Fort (Hadrian's Wall). A centurion watches men training.

There were soldiers from Africa, France, Germany ... Image caption, This modern painting shows Roman soldiers at Birdoswald Fort (Hadrian's Wall). A centurion watches men training.