EBCHESTER (Vindomora)		Quality of Remains
		Ease of Access
		Atmosphere & Setting

History:

A Dere Street fort lying between Corbridge to the north and Lanchester to the south, Ebchester's latin name is Vindomora. Ebchester would have been the last fort on the route before the wall. Little is known of the fort's history due to it's position, lying as it does beneath the modern village.

Occupation:

The only attested garrison of Vindomora is in the Severan period of the early 3rd Century. These were the 4th Cohort of Breucorians.

Remains and Visit:

Roman Ebchester is difficult to spot. Some investigation is required. A public footpath near the post office leads to the south wall, where it is visible as an earthern rampart above a steep incline. Some examination will show stonework visible in the path and undergrowth. Further examples of the fortifications can be found with great difficulty in the churchyard, as it is extremely overgrown and only the mound gives it away. The church itself is largely built of stone from the fort. The one great remain at Ebchester (not visible on this site) lies within Mains Farm and consists of an area of the commanding officer's house with hypocaust flooring. Since it is on provate property, prior permission to visit is required in writing. Some finds from Ebchester are visible in the Fulling Mill museum at Durham.

Images:

North rampart	Stonework of north wall	South rampart	Altars in Durham museum	Ramparts in the churchyard