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Photographers Comment:
Housesteads is said to be the best preserved Roman Fort in Britain and there is
a lot to see, with much of the outer walls still visible and there are a number
of buildings in relative proximity to each other, so in some photos it is
difficult to distinguish one building from another unless there is something
obvious to point out what it might be, for example the Hypocaust in the
Commanding officers building, the Granaries, and the gateways.
Once you have explored the remains, it is worth a
walk west to Milecastle 37. You get to walk along a cliff edge and the views are
stunning, as you can see from some of images in this gallery.
Housesteads is on top of a hill with steep valley's on either side. The pay and
display car park and shop are at the bottom of the hill. They have provided a
solid path which meanders up the hill and is long and drawn out which may be
difficult for some, this takes you to the ticket office and museum. From here
there is a further climb to the entrance, but now it is all on grass.
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