Chester's Fort (that is on Hadrian's Wall not Deva the Fort at Chester!) is the subject of a second visit. The collection of artefacts in the site museum repays scrutiny , many are altars and inscriptions of great value saved by local antiquarians working only with private resources and a love of history. That these items are now in the custody of English Hertiage at least means theft and dispoilation cannot befall them.

I dont intend to post the majority of shots in UNRV , rather a selection with a bulk upload off-site at my msn blog, otherwise I will clog up the plumbing here.

http://www.unrv.com/forum/index.php?act=mo...si&img=1463

Some of the artefacts have been taken by myself previously, this time though I have gone equipped for indoor work as well as site photos.So if you think youve seen the item before, I hope I have improved on my previous gallery shot. I will be loading a "Cilvirnvm Secvndvs" gallery on msn shortly.

http://triclinium.spaces.live.com/

Scrolling down this blog will lead you to the first entry and assorted links. Augustus' "Hadrian's Wall site " is under construction , but watch for a future ntry for this important Fort.Find him here:-

http://hadrians-wall.info/hadrianswall/segedunum/index.htm

Just to remind readers that this is the crossing point of Wall over River Tyne, and I have placed a shot showing the remains of the southern bridge structure across the Tyne.

http://www.unrv.com/forum/index.php?act=mo...si&img=1461

The bathhouse fascinates me with its wonderful setting , so I took one or two more shots of it in autumnal colours.

http://www.unrv.com/forum/index.php?act=mo...si&img=1462

If you have keen eyes you may notice that finds are not just from this site but a number of adjoining localities (Proccolita, Vindolanda).

Post Scriptum: I forgot to add this link to a blog entry on the concept of thoroughly hating your enemies in the Ancient World , as an appropriate aspect of virtue.

http://laudatortemporisacti.blogspot.com/2...ng-enemies.html

The whole Blog is a joyful plunge into a deep, evil smellin, weed choked pond of curmudgeonly excellence.