Arbeia

Arbeia is a Roman fort in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England, founded around AD 163 on the Lawe Top overlooking the mouth of the River Tyne. Originally garrisoning infantry and cavalry, it was transformed under Emperor Septimius Severus (AD 205-210) into a massive supply base with up to 20 granaries supporting campaigns in Scotland. Its final garrison included Tigris Boatmen from modern-day Iraq. Now partially reconstructed, it operates as Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum.