Visitors have been coming to Chesters since the 19th century, as seen in this painting of the east gate by David Mossman (1869).

Provenance: Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Chesters Roman Fort, Northumberland
Material: Watercolour on paper
Artist: David Mossman (1825–1901)
Date: 1869

Image Details
Date: 10 May 2026
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/1,490s
ISO: 25
Licensing: Image of an English Heritage asset. This image cannot be licensed.