Part of the fabulous remains of the vicus bathhouse complex at Roman Binchester (Vinovia). Located near Bishop Auckland in County Durham, the site has now reopened under the auspices of The Auckland Project 📸 My own #RomanSiteSaturday #RomanBritain #Binchester #AucklandProject
August 15, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Part of the fabulous remains of the vicus bathhouse complex at Roman Binchester (Vinovia). Located near Bishop Auckland in County Durham, the site has now reopened under the auspices of The Auckland Project 📸 My own #RomanSiteSaturday #RomanBritain #Binchester #AucklandProject
@davidpetts1.bsky.social does the handle bottom look like your wossit from Binchester?
This fourth-century Roman glass bottle was found in a grave at Butt Road cemetery in Colchester.
Similar bottles were discovered in nearby burials that may have belonged to the same family.
Similar bottles were discovered in nearby burials that may have belonged to the same family.
September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
@davidpetts1.bsky.social does the handle bottom look like your wossit from Binchester?
The Beast of Binchester. Originally it would have been buried underground.
I think it’s a cat, perhaps a guardian spirit, on patrol for nearly 2000 years.
#RomanfortThursday
I think it’s a cat, perhaps a guardian spirit, on patrol for nearly 2000 years.
#RomanfortThursday
April 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Beast of Binchester. Originally it would have been buried underground.
I think it’s a cat, perhaps a guardian spirit, on patrol for nearly 2000 years.
#RomanfortThursday
I think it’s a cat, perhaps a guardian spirit, on patrol for nearly 2000 years.
#RomanfortThursday
The incredible remains of the bathhouse complex at Roman Binchester (Vinovia), near Bishop Auckland in County Durham. The bathhouse formed part of the extensive vicus settlement that developed to the north and west of the Roman fort. 📸 My own. #RomanSiteSaturday #RomanBritain
August 23, 2025 at 6:38 AM
The incredible remains of the bathhouse complex at Roman Binchester (Vinovia), near Bishop Auckland in County Durham. The bathhouse formed part of the extensive vicus settlement that developed to the north and west of the Roman fort. 📸 My own. #RomanSiteSaturday #RomanBritain
Binchester Roman Fort, Bishop Auckland, County Durham; courtesy of John Phillips. #RomanFortThursday #RomanBritain #RomanArchaeology #Archaeology
August 6, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Binchester Roman Fort, Bishop Auckland, County Durham; courtesy of John Phillips. #RomanFortThursday #RomanBritain #RomanArchaeology #Archaeology
I'll see your Chedworth and raise a Binchester.
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August 25, 2026 at 6:24 PM
I'll see your Chedworth and raise a Binchester.
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A quick video of the Roman bath house uncovered at #Binchester Roman fort which is currently on display under a temporary building, at least half of the building remains to be excavated hopefully in when funds are available. #archaeology #RomanBritain
July 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
A quick video of the Roman bath house uncovered at #Binchester Roman fort which is currently on display under a temporary building, at least half of the building remains to be excavated hopefully in when funds are available. #archaeology #RomanBritain
#RomanFortThursday
Binchester - Vinovia or Vinovium was a #Roman fort and vicus situated on the banks of the River Wear in County #Durham. Built around 79CE to guard the river crossing and main road that connected York, Hadrian’s Wall and borderlands.
#romanbritain #History
Binchester - Vinovia or Vinovium was a #Roman fort and vicus situated on the banks of the River Wear in County #Durham. Built around 79CE to guard the river crossing and main road that connected York, Hadrian’s Wall and borderlands.
#romanbritain #History
February 26, 2026 at 1:26 PM
#RomanFortThursday
Binchester - Vinovia or Vinovium was a #Roman fort and vicus situated on the banks of the River Wear in County #Durham. Built around 79CE to guard the river crossing and main road that connected York, Hadrian’s Wall and borderlands.
#romanbritain #History
Binchester - Vinovia or Vinovium was a #Roman fort and vicus situated on the banks of the River Wear in County #Durham. Built around 79CE to guard the river crossing and main road that connected York, Hadrian’s Wall and borderlands.
#romanbritain #History
best thing about Binchester... it does in fact have a gate
which would make this #HypocaustgateGate
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which would make this #HypocaustgateGate
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I know we've all had our fun with #HypocaustGate - but i feel compelled to point out that the hypocaust at Binchester really does have its own gate
August 25, 2026 at 9:13 PM
best thing about Binchester... it does in fact have a gate
which would make this #HypocaustgateGate
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which would make this #HypocaustgateGate
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This BH Weekend, @pottedhistory.bsky.social is joining various other craftspeople and reenactactors at Binchester in County Durham. aucklandproject.org/attraction/b...
He'll be demonstrating Roman pottery techniques- wheel forming etc. Want to know about samianware? Barbotine ware, amphorae?
He'll be demonstrating Roman pottery techniques- wheel forming etc. Want to know about samianware? Barbotine ware, amphorae?
May 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM
This BH Weekend, @pottedhistory.bsky.social is joining various other craftspeople and reenactactors at Binchester in County Durham. aucklandproject.org/attraction/b...
He'll be demonstrating Roman pottery techniques- wheel forming etc. Want to know about samianware? Barbotine ware, amphorae?
He'll be demonstrating Roman pottery techniques- wheel forming etc. Want to know about samianware? Barbotine ware, amphorae?
Binchester have a nice one.
July 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Binchester have a nice one.
1,750-year-old Roman altar honors soldier’s safe return home from a dangerous journey
A Roman altar dedicated to the goddess of safe homecoming will go on display in Bishop Auckland this autumn. Archaeologists found the altar in 2013...
More information: archaeologymag.com/2026/09/roma...
A Roman altar dedicated to the goddess of safe homecoming will go on display in Bishop Auckland this autumn. Archaeologists found the altar in 2013...
More information: archaeologymag.com/2026/09/roma...
1,750-year-old Roman altar honors soldier’s safe return home from a dangerous journey | Archaeology News Online Magazine
A Roman soldier’s 1,750-year-old altar to Fortuna Redux reveals his faith and gratitude after returning safely to Binchester.
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September 29, 2026 at 3:29 PM
1,750-year-old Roman altar honors soldier’s safe return home from a dangerous journey
A Roman altar dedicated to the goddess of safe homecoming will go on display in Bishop Auckland this autumn. Archaeologists found the altar in 2013...
More information: archaeologymag.com/2026/09/roma...
A Roman altar dedicated to the goddess of safe homecoming will go on display in Bishop Auckland this autumn. Archaeologists found the altar in 2013...
More information: archaeologymag.com/2026/09/roma...
Just out of the bag - this chunky sestertius of #MarcusAurelius, showing Aurelius standing between four standards. No wonder some early modern scholars thought these beautiful coins were medals rather than money. Rome, c. AD 164-65; excavated at the fort at #Binchester. #RomanBritain #FindsFriday
December 20, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Just out of the bag - this chunky sestertius of #MarcusAurelius, showing Aurelius standing between four standards. No wonder some early modern scholars thought these beautiful coins were medals rather than money. Rome, c. AD 164-65; excavated at the fort at #Binchester. #RomanBritain #FindsFriday
more and more i feel like this place is starting to feel like a stroffing numpty binchester upon ouse drinks party
September 22, 2024 at 11:39 PM
more and more i feel like this place is starting to feel like a stroffing numpty binchester upon ouse drinks party
Silver ring with carnelian intaglio.
c. 200 CE
From Binchester Fort
Inscribed gemstone has a cross-shaped anchor, with fish hanging from each arm
Early example of Christian symbolism
Once owned by a wealthy individual
Faith Museum, #BishopAuckland #CountyDurham
#RomanSiteSaturday #RomanBritain
c. 200 CE
From Binchester Fort
Inscribed gemstone has a cross-shaped anchor, with fish hanging from each arm
Early example of Christian symbolism
Once owned by a wealthy individual
Faith Museum, #BishopAuckland #CountyDurham
#RomanSiteSaturday #RomanBritain
May 17, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Silver ring with carnelian intaglio.
c. 200 CE
From Binchester Fort
Inscribed gemstone has a cross-shaped anchor, with fish hanging from each arm
Early example of Christian symbolism
Once owned by a wealthy individual
Faith Museum, #BishopAuckland #CountyDurham
#RomanSiteSaturday #RomanBritain
c. 200 CE
From Binchester Fort
Inscribed gemstone has a cross-shaped anchor, with fish hanging from each arm
Early example of Christian symbolism
Once owned by a wealthy individual
Faith Museum, #BishopAuckland #CountyDurham
#RomanSiteSaturday #RomanBritain
From the extramural settlement outside the fort of Vinovia (Binchester), County Durham. Excavated by the University of Durham and others 2009-2017: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/... (2/2)
Binchester Roman Fort - Durham University
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December 20, 2024 at 9:26 AM
From the extramural settlement outside the fort of Vinovia (Binchester), County Durham. Excavated by the University of Durham and others 2009-2017: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/... (2/2)
Binchester Roman fort in the sunshine (and a pretty stiff breeze) today, looking at the commander's and the soldiers' bathhouses.
June 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Binchester Roman fort in the sunshine (and a pretty stiff breeze) today, looking at the commander's and the soldiers' bathhouses.
Two bath-houses and a mysterious carving. There's much to see at Binchester Roman fort (Vinovia).
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#Archaeology #RomanBritain
New blog at: visiting-roman-sites.blogspot.com/2026/08/binc...
#Archaeology #RomanBritain
Binchester (Vinovia) - Bath-houses and Fort
Boasting two of the best-preserved military bath-houses in Roman Britain, Binchester ** in County Durham merits a detour from the better-kno...
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August 25, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Two bath-houses and a mysterious carving. There's much to see at Binchester Roman fort (Vinovia).
New blog at: visiting-roman-sites.blogspot.com/2026/08/binc...
#Archaeology #RomanBritain
New blog at: visiting-roman-sites.blogspot.com/2026/08/binc...
#Archaeology #RomanBritain
The 'beast' of Binchester. Is it a dig or cat? Who knows
July 15, 2026 at 12:29 PM
The 'beast' of Binchester. Is it a dig or cat? Who knows
Fascinating tour of Binchester Roman Fort with David Mason yesterday. Can't recommend it enough. I must go back and watch the old Time Team episode now :0)
May 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Fascinating tour of Binchester Roman Fort with David Mason yesterday. Can't recommend it enough. I must go back and watch the old Time Team episode now :0)
Wading through more coins on a rainy Sunday. MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI: ‘Mars the Defending Father’, on a nicely preserved nummus struck for Constantine I at Trier, AD 307. Found in the extramural settlement of the fort at #Binchester, Co. Durham. #RomanBritain
December 1, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Wading through more coins on a rainy Sunday. MARTI PATRI PROPVGNATORI: ‘Mars the Defending Father’, on a nicely preserved nummus struck for Constantine I at Trier, AD 307. Found in the extramural settlement of the fort at #Binchester, Co. Durham. #RomanBritain
Escomb Saxon Church: one of the oldest and most complete Anglo-Saxon churches in the United Kingdom. Built around 670-675 AD, with heavy masonry salvaged from the nearby Roman cavalry fort at Binchester.
September 26, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Escomb Saxon Church: one of the oldest and most complete Anglo-Saxon churches in the United Kingdom. Built around 670-675 AD, with heavy masonry salvaged from the nearby Roman cavalry fort at Binchester.
#RomanFortThursday & a few from Binchester - formerly Vinovia, with its excavated bath house(s) & Dere Street running right through it
Exciting to see whats still coming out of the ground in the ongoing excavations
Exciting to see whats still coming out of the ground in the ongoing excavations
November 14, 2024 at 8:40 AM
#RomanFortThursday & a few from Binchester - formerly Vinovia, with its excavated bath house(s) & Dere Street running right through it
Exciting to see whats still coming out of the ground in the ongoing excavations
Exciting to see whats still coming out of the ground in the ongoing excavations
I know we've all had our fun with #HypocaustGate - but i feel compelled to point out that the hypocaust at Binchester really does have its own gate
November 14, 2024 at 4:08 PM
I know we've all had our fun with #HypocaustGate - but i feel compelled to point out that the hypocaust at Binchester really does have its own gate