The cold snap still lying over #hadrianswall #nationaltrail in the N'land National Park

ROMAN INFANTRY HELMETS £13.99 ''OSPREY Elite 266. This study investigates the development, manufacture, decoration and use of the #RomanInfantry helmet, a vital piece of personal protection equipment of both legionary and auxiliary troops." caliverbooks.com/bookview.php?&…

Released today (with an open-access PDF, and containing a cheeky little paper by MCB 'Which Side Does Sir Dress?') as a Festschrift for Simon James: 'Relativism and the Frontiers of Empire' archaeopress.com/Archaeopress/P…

'Relativism and the Frontiers of Empire' is out in Open Access With many thanks to the contributors, co-editor Andy Birley & Vindolanda Trust. Many congratulations to Simon James on his retirement! School of Archaeology & Ancient History School of Archaeology & Ancient History Archaeopress tinyurl.com/STJVolume

You too could be sending a postcard from Hadrian's Wall in 2026. We have 2 guided trips running next years in Jund and September. This is the perfect chance to walk the wall with like minded people. ow.ly/HWEP50Xu7KG

The best offer I've seen in ages. Quarter of a century since Inveresk Gate, Murray! 😬

Hadrian’s Wall - Jim Edwards Limited Edition Giclee print (/145), 38.5x51cm (image size), 63x73cm framed. ​Favourite section of Hadrian’s Wall, between Steel Rigg and Housesteads. jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p153/Had… #hadrianswall #housesteads #steelrigg #northumberland #jimedwards

A fine afternoon out along #hadrianswall #nationaltrail in the N'land National Park

The fading of the year... #hadrianswall #nationaltrail in the N'land National Park

A heavy fall of snow at Vindolanda fort a few years back, a moment of almost complete silence on site apart from the soft patter of snowflakes which drew my imagination into the past. #hadrianswall #archaeology #northumberland

Happy new year from #hadrianswall #nationaltrail in the N'land National Park

#hadrianswall at Heddon on the Wall in #northumberland

A Weisenau/Imperial-Italic helmet reputedly found in a cave in Hebron. Like the Berzobis helmet, it has cross-pieces over the helmet bowl. The neck guard has been heavily restored. (Gary Todd/Wikimedia/CC0 1.0) From Roman Infantry Helmets, by archaeologist M.C. Bishop.

Do you fancy a winter walk along Hadrian's Wall? Of course you do, so join us for our Newbrough and Brocolitia Circular Walk on Wednesday 7 January. Book your place today by visiting the 'What's On' page on our website.

#hadrianswall #nationaltrail heading east towards Birdoswald in #cumbria

Early doors coming down from the Trig-point at Whinshild Crags on #hadrianswalk #nationaltrail in the N'land National Park

So, it looks like 2026 might see me walk #hadrianswall again (but this time for my own entertainment). flickr.com/photos/thearma…

Holes often formed an important component of Roman military equipment.

It's sitting cold today on #hadrianswall #nationaltrail