Roman Sites in Tyne and Wear, England

There are two Roman sites located close together in Benwel, a suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne. The first is the Benwell Roman Temple, a small temple dedicated to the local British god Antenociticus. The temple stands in what was once the vicus, the 2nd century civilian settlement surrounding the Roman fort at Benwell.

Broomridge Avenue, Benwell, Tyne and Wear, England

Attraction Type: Roman
Location: The temple is on the A69 at Benwell, just off Broomridge Avenue. The Vallum crossing is located in Denhill Park.
Website: Benwell Roman Temple (Hadrian's Wall)
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OS Grid NZ217647
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Denton Turret is the partial remains of a turret and an associated length of Hadrian's Wall. The turret is also known as Turret 7b. It is almost square, measuring 13 feet by 14 feet. Excavation has revealed a platform inside the turret, which is set into the wall to a depth of 5 feet.
A69, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

Attraction Type: Roman
Location: Open access site. Located on the A69 4 miles west of Newcastle city centre.
Website: Denton Hall Turret (Hadrian's Wall)
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OS Grid NZ198655
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A short section of Hadrian's Wall measuring 255 metres in length. The Wall is up to 3 metres wide and stands to a height of 1.7 metres in places.
B6528, Heddon-on-the-Wall, Tyne and Wear, England

Attraction Type: Roman
Location: Off the B6528, south of the A69. Open access site.
Website: Heddon-on-the-Wall (Hadrians Wall)
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OS Grid NZ136669
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The partial remains of a Roman fort established at the easter terminus of Hadrian's Wall. Segedunum features a viewing tower which gives good views over a site which includes a reconstructed bath house and a section of the original Wall.
Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England, NE28 6HR

Attraction Type: Roman
Location: Discounted price for English Heritage members. Located off Hadrian Road.
Website: Segedunum Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)
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OS Grid NZ301660
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