The 1999 season of excavations uncovered a 16-seater toilet block, the south gate of the fort and large sections of fort walls, as well as many exciting artefacts. Amongst the special finds from the 1999 excavations were a Christian stone, possibly a portable altar from the 6th century, pushing the occupation of the site into the sixth century. This artefact has given rise to as much excitement as the discovery of a post Roman Church on the site in 1998 excavations.

The Christian stone from Vindolanda. Discovered on the top of the late fort ditch, outside the SW corner of the fort

The excavators try the seating arrangements at Vindolanda's newly uncovered latrine

After a year of consolidation, and two years of excavation 1997-1998 the Commander's House is now open to the public