Hadrian's Wall - Guide
Vallum Hadriani - Itinerarium
This page is intended as a short guide to the visible remains of Hadrian's Wall. Substantial web-pages on all of the Wall fortifications and some of the forts to the rear of the Wall on the Stanegate are available through the place-name links in the left-hand column. The more important remains of the Wall's superstructure, defenses, milecastles and turrets, the Vallum earthworks, also the Temporary Marching Camps associated with the Wall, have separate pages linked from the second column. All other visible remains are documented here, on this page, in photographs taken during Wall-Walks in August 2000, September 2005 and June 2011.
The Notitia Dignitatum lists the garrison forts on the Wall from east to west and this tradition has continued in modern works, indeed, the milecastles and turrets along the Wall are nowadays numbered from east to west. RBO will not break with this tradition, starting from South Shields at the mouth of the River Tyne and travelling westwards along the Wall to Bowness on the Solway Estuary.
All places on this page are depicted on the indispensible Ordnance Survey Historical Map and Guide - Hadrian's Wall (Crown copyright 1989). The sites between the two horizontal bars in the following table are shown on the Ordnance Survey Outdoor Leisure Map #43 - Hadrian's Wall Haltwhistle & Hexham (Crown copyright 1997; revised 1998).
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Tyne & Wear | ||
| Arbeia | South Shields | Fort & Settlement; substantial Roman remains; site museum; features a full-size reconstruction of the fort's west gate upon the original foundations, a barrack-block in the fort's retentura, also the praetorium or commanding officer's house. www.streetmap.co.uk |
| Segedvnvm | Wallsend | Fort, Settlement & Temples; award-winning Museum and Heritage Centre with 'time-lapse' digital reconstruction of site; outline of fort and internal buildings marked-out; full-size reconstruction of a Roman bath-house. www.streetmap.co.uk |
| Pons Aelivs | Newcastle | Fort & Bridge; nothing remains to be seen; course of the Wall through the City centre indicated on pavement by brass markers; Museum of Antiquities collection now on display in the Great North Museum (a.k.a. the Hancock Museum) in the City Centre. www.streetmap.co.uk |
The Mill Inn413 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear0191 273 0801 Cameron's, Hanson's and dray loads of Newcastle Brown Ale. No accommodation. No food. Situated on the line of the Wall on top of the hill about ¾-mile east of Benwell. Kids welcome. Great atmosphere, though a trifle dangerous; when we were there in 2000, five strapping Geordie policemen burst in and promptly arrested a chap who was playing pool in the bar. We were advised to move on quickly. No Website! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Benwell | Temple of Antenociticus consolidated and on public display. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Condercvm | Benwell | Fort, Settlement, Temple & Bath House; vallum causeway consolidated and on public display. www.streetmap.co.uk |
| Denton Burn |  First visible remains of the Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Denton Hall |  Visible remains of Turret 7b and a 100m stretch of Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Southway | Stretch of vallum and causeway, west of Southway, south of the A69. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| West Denton |  Further 100m stretch of Wall beside A69(T). www.streetmap.co.uk | |
The Original MasonsHexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE15 8JR0191 267 5563 Newcastle LPA & Exhibition, McEwans; guest beer when visited was 'Farne Island', Nice! Very good restaurant menu, with ample portions, though a bit expensive. No Accommodation. Kids welcome. A nice old pub with roomy, period interior, situated at the western end of Walbottle village overlooking the B6528 from the north. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Walbottle |  The site of Milecastle 10, opposite Walbottle College, in August, hidden beneath a healthy crop of wheat. From this point onwards the vallum is visible intermittently in the fields to the south of the road. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Northumberland | ||
| Heddon on the Wall |  200m stretch of broad wall in situ at the western end of a one mile (1.6km) stretch of vallum. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
The Swan InnHeddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE15 0DR08714 329005 Situated at Towne Gate just south of the site of Mile Castle 12, the Hadrian's Wall Path seemingly makes a detour in order to pass by this pub. NO WEBSITE! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
The Three TunsHeddon-on-the-Wall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE15 0BQ01661 852172 This pub lies upon the line of the Wall between the sites of Mile Castle 12 and Turret 12a. NO WEBSITE! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
Close House HotelHeddon on the Wall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE15 0HT01661 852255 Situated about ¾-mile south of the line of the Wall, the Hadrian's Wall Path runs directly through the Hotel's expansive grounds. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Vindobala | Rudchester | Fort, Settlement & Temple; fort outline traceable as earthworks; no other visible remains. www.streetmap.co.uk |
Robin Hood InnMilitary Road, East Wallhouses, Northumberland, NE18 0LL01434 672273 Calder's, Pedigree, Tetley, Speckled Hen. Very good bar menu, reasonably priced; their hot sandwich baps seem very popular with local customers and walkers alike. No accommodation, but there is a B&B directly next door. Kids welcome. A lovely old pub on the north side of the B6318, between the site of Turret 17b and Mile Castle 18, which is visible as a slight plateau in the fields past the pub on the south side of the road, which itself conceals the course of the Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
The Barn B&BEast Wallhouses, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE18 0LL01434 672649 Situated next door to the Robin Hood Inn. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
Vallum FarmEast Wallhouses, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear NE18 0LL01434 672652 Tearoom and Ice-cream Parlour situated, as one might expect, on the Vallum south of the Wall at Mile Castle 18. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Wallhouses |  Close to the site of Turret 18a several gaps in the vallum are readily apparent in fields south of the B6318. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Halton Shields |  For a couple of miles past the Robin Hood the ditch to the north of the Wall, although preserved, is hidden in trees and undergrowth, but here, for the first time, the ditch is clearly discernable at the crossing of a farmhouse wall (viewed looking back east from the B6318). www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Carr Hill |  Walking along the southern mound of the vallum at Carr Hill, looking westwards towards Down Hill. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Down Hill |  From Down Hill, the view back east towards Carr Hill and the marked change of alignment of the vallum, which then skirts around the southern side of Down Hill. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Halton Red House |  View from Down Hill overlooking the site of Mile Castle 21 from the east. There is a small quarry here, in the side of the hill on its western flank, close to the line of the Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
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| Onnvm | Halton Chesters | Fort & Settlement; no visible remains. www.streetmap.co.uk |
| Port Gate | Although the original 'Portgate' which allowed the Dere Street military road through the Wall's defences has long since disappeared, the remains of Milecastle 22 may be viewed to the east of the modern A68, which also marks the start of 3 mile stretch of Vallum and ditch to the west. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Habitancvm | Risingham | Hadrianic Outpost Fort some 13 miles (c. ? km) north of the Portgate on the Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk |
Errington ArmsPort Gate, Dere Street, Stagshaw, Northumberland NE45 5QB01434 672250 Tetley, Theakstone's, McEwan's & John Smith's. Good bar menu. No accommodation. Kids welcome. An old pub next to the Stagshaw roundabout just west of the Portgate, close to the site of Milecastle 22. There is an excellent aerial photograph of the inn looking west along the line of Hadrian's Wall, on display in the restaurant. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Farnley | Three Temporary Marching Camps on the south side of the River Tyne 1¼ miles south-east of Corbridge. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Corstopitvm | Corbridge | Fort, Town, Temple, Mausoleum, Bridge & Marching Camp; Site Museum; superb site with lots to see, situated 2¼ miles South of MC.22 at junction of Dere Street and the Stanegate. www.streetmap.co.uk |
| Beaufront Red House | late-Flavian Vexillation Fortress ¾-mile west of Corbridge. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Whittington Fell | Remains of Milecastle 23. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Wall Fell | Remains of Milecastle 24. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| St. Oswald's Head | Remains of Milecastle 25. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| St. Oswald's Hill |  View from the site of Turret 25a at St. Oswalds Hill, looking back eastwards along the ditch which once fronted the Wall, now lying on the north side of the B6318. www.streetmap.co.uk? | |
St Oswalds Tea RoomSt Oswalds Farm, Wall, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4HB01434 689010 Built upon the line of the Wall north of the B6318 just west of the site of Turret 25a about 1½ miles (2.5km) east of Chollerford; NO WEBSITE! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Planetrees | Wall; short section of narrow wall on broad base between sites of MC.26 and T.26a. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Brunton Turret | Remains of Turret 26b and a short section of the Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Hadrian HotelFront St, Wall, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4EB01434 681232 Situated less than one mile south of Brunton Crossroads on the west side of Front Street in the centre of Wall village. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Brunton Milecastle | Earthwork remains of Milecastle 27. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Brunton |  View south from Brunton Mill across the fields towards the site of Milecastle 27, and the Roman bridge over the North Tyne behind the trees on the right. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Brunton Bridge Abutment | Remains of the River North Tyne Roman bridge eastern abutment, incorporating Turret 27a, opposite the Chesters/Cilurnum bath-house. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Swallow George HotelChollerford, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4EW01434 681611 Boddingtons (served chilled). Table D'Hote Menu (£25), A La Carte menu (£12ish) and around £7 for a sarnie; the 70 space car-park is free, however. Accommodation upwards of £160/night. In an outstanding location on the west bank of the River North Tyne about ½mile north of Milecastle 27, from the outside this place looks bloody marvellous. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
Riverside Camp SiteChollerford Bunglow, Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4EW01434 681325 Family-run campsite beside Chollerford Bridge; disabled facilities, dogs welcome, restaurant, showers, toilet block. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
The Crown InnHumshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4AG.01434 681231 Situated about ¾-mile north of the Chollerford Bridge, this pub offers a more informal and relaxed atmosphere than the George. Pub also offers Cask Ales, Food and Accommodation. No Website! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Cilvrnvm | Chesters | Fort, Settlement, Bath House, Bridge & Water Mill; Site Museum; many visible remains. www.streetmap.co.uk |
| Walwick Fell | Marching Camp about ¼-mile SW of the site of Milecastle 29. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Black Carts | Turret 29a and the first substantial stretch of the surviving broad wall and ditch. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Greencarts FarmHumshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4BW01434 681320 B&B, Bunkhouse and Campsite situated about ¼-mile N of B6318 near Black Carts Turret #29a. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Limestone Corner Milecastle | Earthwork remains of Milecastle 30; most northerly point of wall, much of which remains. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Limestone Corner Camp | Remains of Marching Camp just south of Milecastle 30 and the Vallum. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Brocolitia | Carrawburgh | Fort, Settlement & Temples; Coventina's Shrine; Temple of Mithras; fort outline visible but no internal buildings. www.streetmap.co.uk |
Carraw Bed and BreakfastHumshaugh, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 4DB01434 689857 Situated just west of the site of Turret #31b, about ¾-mile west of the Carrawburgh fort. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Brown Moor | Remains of Milecastle 32; marching camp ½mile SE. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Brown Dikes | Marching Camp ½-mile south of Turret 32a. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Shield on the Wall | Earthwork remains of Milecastle 33. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Coesike | Excavated remains of Turret 33b nearby three Marching Camps. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Grindon School | Marching Camp ½-mile south of Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Old Repeater StationHexham, Northumberland NE47 6NQ01434 688668 Located on the corner of the B6318 Military Road and the road south to Grindon. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Sewingshields | Milecastle 35. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Sewingshields Crags | Turret 35a www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Kings Hill | Milecastle 36 www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Beggar BogHousesteads, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland NE47 6NN01434 344652 Four star B&B located on the B6318 Military Road about ½-mile east of Housesteads. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Vercovicivm | Housesteads | Fort, Settlement, Temples & Quarries; best preserved site on the wall with many remains visible, both of the fort and its vicus. www.streetmap.co.uk |
| Housesteads Crags | Milecastle 37 www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Greenlee Lough | Marching Camp ¾-mile north of Wall at Turret 37b. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Old High Shield CottageHigh Shield, Bardon Mill, Northumberland NE47 7AJ01434 340188 Self Catering Holiday Accommodation located on the B6318 Military Road south of the Wall about ½-mile north of Chesterholm. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Vindolanda | Chesterholm | Substantial remains of the Stanegate Fort, Vicus Settlement, Bathhouses and Romano-British Temples; Site Museum and full-size reconstructions of the Wall, Turrets and a Nymphaeum, all situated one mile South of the Wall on the Stanegate. www.streetmap.co.uk |
| Steel Rigg | Milecastle 39 www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Peel | extra Turret 39ab between normally spaced turrets www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Bean Burn | Two square marching camps just south of the Stanegate. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
YHA Once BrewedMilitary Road, Once Brewed, NE47 7AN01434 344360 Youth Hostel Bunkhouse just south of the B6318 Military road next to the Twice Brewed Inn. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Twice Brewed | Marching camp just south of the Vallum. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Twice Brewed InnB6318, Henshaw, Northumberland NE47 7AN01434 344534 The most welcome sight for many miles, this pub lies just south of the B6318 Military Road near the Peel Turret (39ab). There are a number of Marching Camps in the area. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Seatsides | Stanegate marching camps one mile south of Turret 39ab. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Vallum Lodge HotelVallum Lodge, Bardon Mill, Hexham NE47 7AN01434 344248 Situated just north of the B6318 Military Road between the Twice Brewed Inn and the Winshields Camp Site. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Winshields Crags | Milecastle 40 www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Winshields Farm Camp SiteWinshields Farm, Military Road, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN01434 344243 Known and loved by campers, this famed site lies on the leeward side of Winshield Crags, about ½-mile south of Mile Castle 40, marking the mid-point of the Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Melkridge | Milecastle 41 www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Hadrian's Wall Camping and Caravan SiteMelkridge Tilery, Melkridge, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9PG01434 320495 Situated about ¼-mile south of the B6318 and the Stanegate at Shield-on-the-Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Caw Gap | Turret 41a www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Milestone House | Large Stanegate Marching Camp ¼-mile south of cawfield Crags spanning between Turrets 41a and 41b. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Thorny Doors | Turret 41b www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Hole Gap/Cawfields | Remains of Mile Castle 42 and a small marching camp to the north. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Milecastle InnMilitary Road, Hadrians Wall, NE49 9NN01434 321372 Situated diagonally opposite the Haltwhistle Burn (New Bridge) Stanegate Fort on the south side of the B6318. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Haltwhistle Burn | Small Stanegate fort and four marching camps. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Burn Head | Marching Camp just north of the Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Markham Cottage | Marching Camps just south of the Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Chesters Pike | Marching Camp just north of the Wall ¼-mile north-east of Great Chesters. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Aesica | Great Chesters | Fort, Settlement, Bath-house, Aqueduct & Cemetaries; remains of the fort, settlement and bath-house are visible. www.streetmap.co.uk |
| Walltown | Turret 44b. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Fell End | Large Marching Camp about one mile south of the Wall on the Stanegate. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Walltown Crags | Milecastle 45 www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Walltown Wood | Turret 45a www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Magnis (Carvetiorvm) | Carvoran | Fort & Settlement; Roman Army Museum; little of the fort survives though some remains are visible. www.streetmap.co.uk |
Greenhead Hotel & HostelGreenhead, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 7HB01697 747411 Located beside the B6318 in the middle of Greenhead village. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Glenwhelt Leazes | Marching Camp just south of the Wall on Haltwhistle Golf Course. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Roam 'N' Rest Caravan ParkRaylton House, Greenhead Bank, Greenhead, Northumberland CA8 7HA01697 747213 Tents, Caravans & Motorhomes; Chemical Disposal, Electric Hookup, Showers, Toilet Block, Washing Up Facilities. NO WEBSITE! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
Four Wynds Guest HouseLongbyre, Greenhead, Northumberland CA8 7HN016977 47972 Located on the old B6318 just north of the site of Turret 46b. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Chapel Rigg | Marching Camp ½-mile south of the Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
The Samson InnByways, Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 7DR016977 47220 Situated just north of the Wall about ¼-mile north-east of Mile Castle 48; the Bridge Inn lies just to the north. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
The Bridge InnGilsland, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 7BE016977 47353 Situated just north of the Wall about ¼-mile north-east of Mile Castle 48; the Sampson Inn lies just to the south. No website! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Crooks | Marching Camp ½-mile south of the Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Poltross Burn, Gilsland | Remains of Mile Castle 48. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
House Of Meg Tea Rooms4 Hall Terrace, Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 7BW016977 47777 Situated just north of the Wall about ¼-mile north-west of Mile Castle 48. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Throp | Stanegate Fortlet. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Willowford | Remains of Turret 48a. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Tantallon House
Gilsland, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 7DA | ||
| Willowford Plantation | Marching Camp about ¼-mile south of the Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Willowford | Remains of Turret 48b. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Willowford Bridge | Remains of extra Turret 48c, also the eastern abutment of the River Irthing Roman bridge and mill-race. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Cumbria | ||
| Underheugh | Remains of Mile Castle 49 and the Roman bridge over the River Irthing. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Banna? | Birdoswald | Fort & Settlement; Visitor Centre; many remains visible. www.streetmap.co.uk |
| Fanvm Cocidi | Bewcastle | Hadrianic Outpost Fort some 6½ miles (c. ? km) north of the Wall fort at Birdoswald. www.streetmap.co.uk |
Birdoswald Roman FortBirdoswald Roman Fort, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 7DD016977 47602 This 17th century farm-house lies in the north-west corner of the Birdoswald Roman Fort and may be booked by groups of between 15-39 people. Guests staying here get free access to the Birdoswald Site Museum and Visitor Centre. No Website! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Mains Rigg | Earthwork remains of Stanegate Signal Station situated about ¾-mile south of Birdoswald. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Midgeholme Moss | Remains of Turret 49b. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Nether Denton | Stanegate Fort and Settlement. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Tommy's Crag | Remains of Turret 51a. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Leahill | Remains of Turret 51b. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
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| Bankshead | Remains of Roman signal tower on the Wall. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Pike Hill, Banks East | remains of Turret 52a. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Quarry Side Bed and BreakfastBanks, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2JH016977 2538 On the line of the Wall close to the site of Turret 52b. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Camboglanna? | Castlesteads | Fort, Settlement & Temple; many remains visible. www.streetmap.co.uk |
The Centurion Inn & Fell View RestaurantWalton, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 2DH016977 2438 Situated just north of the site of Mile Castle 56. Website is Parked! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
Newtown Farm Bed & BreakfastNewtown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4NX016977 2768 Located between the Wall and the Vallum just south of the site of Turret 57b. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Watchclose | Temporary Marching Camp south of the Stanegate at the south-western end of Carlisle Airport's main runway, partially obscured by the runway tarmac. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Moss Side | Two overlapping Temporary Marching Camps between the Vallum and the Stanegate. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Crosby Lodge HotelHigh Crosby Farm, Crosby Moor, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4QZ01228 573618 Situated just south of the Stanegate about one mile south of the Wall at Mile Castle 61. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
The Stag InnCrosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4QN01228 573210 Situated upon the Stanegate Roman road and the Hadrian's Wall Path about one mile south of the Wall at Mile Castle 62. No Website! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
Wallfoot HotelPark Broom, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4QH01228 573696 Situated on the A689 just south of the Wall and Vallum at Turret 63a. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Vxelodvnvm | Stanwix | Fort, Settlement & Bridge; mediaeval church in SW corner; few visible remains. www.streetmap.co.uk |
| Castra Exploratorvm | Netherby | Hadrianic Outpost Fort some 9 miles (c. ? km) north of the Wall fort at Stanwix. www.streetmap.co.uk |
The Crown and Thistle Inn53 Church Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 9DS01228 532965 This 'traditional boozer' lies on the north side of Church Street in Stanwix overlooking the site of the fort. No Website! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
Cumbria Park Hotel32 Scotland Road, Stanwix, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 9DG01228 522887 A small section of the northern rampart of the Petrianum fort is preserved in the car park behind this hotel, which lies off Scotland Road north of the church. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Lvgvvalivm | Carlisle | Fort & Town; few Roman remains to be seen; the Tullie House Museum in Carlisle contains many finds from the western half of the wall. www.streetmap.co.uk |
Vallum House Hotel75 Burgh Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria CA2 7NB01228 521860 Located just south of the course of the Vallum between the sites of Mile Castle 67 and Mile Castle 68. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Grinsdale | Four Temporary Marching Camps in two groups to either side of the Vallum. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
Drovers Rest InnMonkhill, Carlisle, Cumbria CA5 6DB01228 576099 Located upon the line of the Vallum between the sites of Turrets 70a and 70b. No Website! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Beaumont | Temporary Marching Camp between wall and Vallum about ¾-mile east of Burgh-by-Sands fort, just south of the site of Mile Castle 71. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Aballava | Burgh-by-Sands | Fort & Settlement; no remains visible; local church contains stones taken from wall. www.streetmap.co.uk |
Rosemount CottageBurgh by Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria CA5 6AN01228 576440 B&B betwixt Wall and Vallum west of the Burgh-by-Sands fort and east of the site of Mile Castle 72. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
The Greyhound InnBurgh-by-Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria CA5 6AN01228 576579 On the site of Mile Castle 72. No Website! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Concavata | Drumburgh | Fort; no visible remains; nearby Drumburgh House made with wall stones. www.streetmap.co.uk |
Highland LaddieGlasson, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 5DT016973 51839 about ¼-mile south-west of the site of Mile Castle 77. No Website! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
Hope and AnchorPort Carlisle, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 5BU016973 51460 Located just west of the site of Turret 78b. www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Brackenrigg | Two Temporary Marching Camps about ½-mile SSW of MC79. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
| Knockcross | Temporary Marching Camp on the edge of the estuary NE of Turret 79b. www.streetmap.co.uk | |
The Kings Arms InnBowness-on-Solway, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 5AF016973 51426 Located just east of the site of the Bowness fort and Mile Castle 80. No Website! www.streetmap.co.uk | ||
| Maia | Bowness-on-Solway | Fort & Settlement; no visible remains. www.streetmap.co.uk |
A Last Word from Your Webmaster
The original reason for compiling this information was as a prelude to walking along the length of the wall with my son Daniel in 2000. Since then the page has been rewritten a few times, inserting more links to new pages within the RBO web-site, including the StreetMap links, also vetting a number of external links to the hotels, public-houses, B&Bs, and camp-sites along the way.
I have chosen not to include any external links for places in Newcastle-upon-Tyne or Carlisle, due to the profusion of information already available elsewhere on the internet. Outside of these two cities at each end of the Wall, only those establishments which lie on or close to the line of the Wall have been included.
I have also chosen to stick to the line of the Wall itself, not the route taken by the Hadrian's Wall National Footpath, which starts at the Wallsend fort as one would expect but then follows the convolutions of the River Tyne and does not actually touch the line of the Hadrianic barrier until Heddon-on-the-Wall and Mile Castle 12, thereby missing out on the visible remains of the Wall and Vallum at Benwell, Denton, Walbottle and Heddon itself. The official path does not, however, deprive the Walker of the opportunity to visit the Great North Museum in Newcastle city centre.
I hope that people in cyberland find the information gathered on this page useful, particularly those who are planning to gain their Hadrian's Wall Walk Badge. 