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Cawfields Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall)

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One of the best preserved and most scenic stretches of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Cawfields stretches across a steeply sloped site and terminates abruptly in high cliffs, where the land has been cut away by quarrying. On this stetch of the Wall is a large milecastle, easily accessed on foot.

Milecastle 42 at Cawfiels is believed to have been constructed by the 2nd Legion. It covers an area of 17.8 metres by 14.4 metres. The walls of the ilecastle survive to a height of 1.4 metes in places, making it one of the most intact milecastles on the Wall. A dedication slab and tombstone were found when the site was exacavated. These can be viewed at Chesters Museum.

This is one of the best preserved and easiest to access parts of Hadrian's Wall. Add to this the excellent views from the steep slopes of the site, and you have a very enjoyable historic attraction.
Cawfields, Northumberland, England

About Cawfields Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall)
Attraction Type: Roman
Location: Open access site, located just over a mile north of Haltwhistle, off the B6318. Parking at the Cawfields quarry picnic site.

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Braemar - 8.2 miles from Cawfields Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) Haydon Bridge, Northumberland Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £200

Gate House - 9.3 miles from Cawfields Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) Allendale Town, Northumberland Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £164

Cottage No 6 - 11.8 miles from Cawfields Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) Talkin, Cumbria Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £168

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Mill Hill Farmhouse - 4.4 miles from Cawfields Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) Haltwhistle, Northumberland Stay from: £0.00

Hadrian Lodge Hotel - 7.4 miles from Cawfields Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) Haydon Bridge, Northumberland Stay from: £100.00

Langley Castle Hotel - 7.8 miles from Cawfields Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) Haydon Bridge, Northumberland Stay from: £155.00

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Chare Close B&B - 1.6 miles from Cawfields Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) Haltwhistle, Northumberland From: £55.00

Manor House Inn - 1.7 miles from Cawfields Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) Haltwhistle, Northumberland From: £30.00

Saughy Rigg Farm - 1.8 miles from Cawfields Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) Haltwhistle, Northumberland From: £100.00

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Northumberland
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