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The Romans in Scotland Army on Campaign Life on the Frontier Retreat Religion Antonine Wall
Life on the Frontier
General Artefacts

Soldiers and Families

Demand and Supply

At the Baths

Rest and Recuperation



Image showing bowls, pots and jusgs from collection


Life on the Frontier

Each fort contained a regiment of auxiliaries, several hundred men strong. The soldiers lived in cramped conditions, 8 men to each barrack-room. Officers and centurions enjoyed a much higher standard of living.

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