The biggest archaeological dig on a section of Hadrian’s Wall since the 1990s has begun, with experts hoping it will reveal more secrets of daily life on the Roman frontier.
It is expected that a "big picture" of frontier life will emerge from the archaeology of fort settlements with findings showcasing that settlement beyond the Roman fort of Birdoswald, on Hadrian's Wall, was carefully planned.
The work at the World Heritage Site is being carried out by Historic England and Newcastle University with areas east, west and north of the fort under excavation.
