The Roman Wall at Segedunum (Wallsend), UK
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Segedunum marks the western extremity of Hadrian's Wall. The first idea was that the Roman Wall would end at Pons Aelius (Newcastle upon Tyne). Work began at Pons Aelius in 122CE and proceeded towards the west. Subsequently, it was decided that the Wall should be extended further east, possibly to protect the river crossing at Pons Aelius. In about 127CE, work was begun on a further four-mile section of the Wall east from the fort of Pons Aelius. The new section of wall was narrower than the sections previously built, being 2.29 m on a foundation of 2.4 m. Unlike the existing wall, the extension had no vallum.
The fort measured 138 m from north to south and 120 m from east to west, covering and area of 1.7 hectares. A wide ditch and an earth embankment surrounded the fort on all sides. It had four double gates with the east, west and north gates opening outside the wall and only the south gate opening within the Wall. The Wall joined to the west wall of the fort just south of the west gate. From the southeast angle of the fort, a 1.98 m wide wall ran down to the riverbank and extended at least as far as the low water level.
There is evidence that there was an extensive village surrounding the fort, including the area to the north of the wall.
The original garrison of Segedunum is unknown, but in the second century the Second Cohort of Nervians was stationed there. In the third and fourth centuries the part-mounted Fourth Cohort of the Lingones occupied the fort, as recorded in the Notitia Dignitatum. Both units were 600 strong. 120 cavalry and 480 infantry
Sometime round about 400CE the fort was abandoned. For centuries the area remained as open farmland, but in the eighteenth century, collieries were sunk near the fort and the area gradually became a populous pit village. Eventually, in 1884, the whole fort disappeared under terraced housing.
In 1929 some excavations were carried out which recorded the outline of the fort. The local authority marked out this outline in white paving stones. In the 1970s the terraced houses covering the site were demolished.
A section of Hadrian's Wall was excavated and a reconstruction built in the early 1990s. The Segedunum project began in January 1997 with a series of excavations in and around the Fort, as well as the construction of the Bath House and the conversion of former Swan Hunter shipyard buildings to house the new museum. Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum opened to the public in June 2000.
HADRIAN'S WALL
Hadrian's Wall was 117.5 km long, it varied in height depending on what construction materials were available nearby. In this area the wall was around 2.4m high and we can still see where the ditches were located.
Roman Emperor Hadrian came to Britain in 122CE and the wall was no doubt planned before then, maybe even started before then. The wall was a clear indication of Roman power but also an indication that enough was enough and that the Empire was not going to continue growing. Hadrian's father Trajan had extended the Empire with the acquisition of Dacia in modern Romania and Mesopotamia in modern Iraq but Hadrian retreated from these areas. Hadrian followed the principle of Augustus a century earlier that consolidation, not enlargement was the name of the game.
Would it not have been easier for Hadrian simply to have conquered the remainer of Britain rather than build a wall? After all, he knew it was an island. This is a good question, the north had a low population and indeed the Empire did make north briefly later. I am unable to give an answer.
The Wall served more of a statement than a military value. It showed outsiders how strong Rome was and was useful in collecting taxation revenues. Certainly in other parts of the Empire, the 'barbarians' outside were beginning to live like Romans at this time and organise towns, roads etc.
The wall took only six years to finish although no doubt extra work was continually being done. At each of the 80 Roman miles there was a milecastle holding a handful of troops who could be called out if necessary. These milecastles were located within signalling or physical view of each other and so they are not equidistant.
The garrison was made up of auxiliaries, sometimes from far away places. The fortress of Arbeia (not strictly speaking a border fortress) at South Shields was garrisoned by people from Iraq!
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Newcastle upon Tyne | Wikipedia audio article
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Newcastle upon Tyne
00:01:52 1 History
00:02:01 1.1 Roman
00:03:08 1.2 Anglo-Saxon and Norman
00:04:08 1.3 Middle Ages
00:04:57 1.4 16th to 19th centuries
00:09:13 1.5 20th and 21st centuries
00:13:27 2 Geography
00:18:39 2.1 Quayside and bridges on the Tyne
00:20:02 2.2 Grainger Town
00:22:24 2.3 Climate
00:23:33 2.4 Green belt
00:24:29 3 Economy
00:25:33 3.1 Retail
00:27:56 3.2 Dwelling types
00:29:21 4 Demography
00:29:30 4.1 Population
00:31:54 4.2 Ethnicity
00:33:23 4.3 Dialect
00:35:49 4.4 Health
00:38:48 5 Culture
00:38:57 5.1 Nightlife
00:40:41 5.2 Theatre
00:42:16 5.3 Literature and libraries
00:43:32 5.4 Festivals and fairs
00:46:19 5.5 Music
00:48:58 5.6 Concert venues
00:51:08 5.7 Cinema
00:52:07 5.8 Museums and galleries
00:53:00 5.9 In film
00:54:27 6 Sport
00:57:42 7 Government
00:58:21 8 Transport
00:58:30 8.1 Airport
00:59:10 8.2 Rail
01:00:50 8.3 Metro
01:03:01 8.4 Road
01:04:13 8.5 Bus
01:05:38 8.6 Cycle
01:07:44 8.7 Water
01:08:26 9 Education
01:09:39 9.1 Tertiary
01:10:48 10 Religious sites
01:12:54 11 Media
01:15:17 12 Notable people
01:18:07 13 International relations
01:18:16 13.1 Twin towns – Sister cities
01:18:29 13.2 Other friendship agreements
01:18:58 13.3 Foreign consulates
01:19:19 14 See also
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Newcastle upon Tyne (locally (listen)), commonly known as Newcastle, is a city in Tyne and Wear, North East England, 103 miles (166 km) south of Edinburgh and 277 miles (446 km) north of London on the northern bank of the River Tyne, 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from the North Sea. Newcastle is the most populous city in the North East, and forms the core of the Tyneside conurbation, the eighth most populous urban area in the United Kingdom. Newcastle is a member of the English Core Cities Group and is a member of the Eurocities network of European cities.Newcastle was part of the county of Northumberland until 1400, when it became a county of itself, a status it retained until becoming part of Tyne and Wear in 1974. The regional nickname and dialect for people from Newcastle and the surrounding area is Geordie. Newcastle also houses Newcastle University, a member of the Russell Group, as well as Northumbria University.
The city developed around the Roman settlement Pons Aelius and was named after the castle built in 1080 by Robert Curthose, William the Conqueror's eldest son. The city grew as an important centre for the wool trade in the 14th century, and later became a major coal mining area. The port developed in the 16th century and, along with the shipyards lower down the River Tyne, was amongst the world's largest shipbuilding and ship-repairing centres.
Newcastle's economy includes corporate headquarters, learning, digital technology, retail, tourism and cultural centres, from which the city contributes £13 billion towards the United Kingdom's GVA. Among its icons are Newcastle United football club and the Tyne Bridge. Since 1981 the city has hosted the Great North Run, a half marathon which attracts over 57,000 runners each year.
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EE Hadrian's Wall (Latin: Vallum Hadriani) was a stone and turf fortification built by the Roman Empire across the width of Great Britain to prevent military raids by the tribes of Scotland to the north, to improve economic stability and provide peaceful conditions in the Roman province of Britannia to the south, to define the frontier of the Empire physically, and to separate the unruly Selgovae tribe in the north from the Brigantes in the south and discourage them from uniting. A significant portion of the wall still exists, particularly the mid-section, and for much of its length the wall can be followed on foot. It is the most popular tourist attraction in Northern England, where it is often known simply as the Roman Wall. It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. WIKIPEDIA 2006
In Focus: Segedunum to Vindolanda via the Military Road (Hadrian's Wall)
Welcome to In Focus. In this series we take a closer look at particular sites, finds and objects from the world of Archaeology.
Today I am trying something a bit different, an experiment: Driving from Segedunum, Wallsend to Vindolanda on Hadrian’s Wall.
Time Stamped Highlights:
04:56 : Journey Starts: Hadrian Road, Wallsend
05:06 : Segedunum Roman Fort
06:25 : Milecastle.1
08:54 : Milecastle.2
10:30 : The Wall in Byker
12:23 : Byker Bridge
13:51 : The Wall in Newcastle
17:32 : West Denton Wall
22:30 : Heddon-on-the-Wall
22:52 : Joining the Military Road
26:05 : Spotting the Vallum Ditch
31:04 : Wallhouses
34:10 : Halton Shields
35:54 : Kinky!
42:48 : Planetrees (wall section)
45:13 : Chesters Roman Fort
46:33 : Walwick
48:59 : Black Carts turret and wall section
51:12 : Brocolitia (Temple of Mithras)
54:19 : Crossing the Vallum
55:48 : Sewingshields Crags
57:25 : Housesteads Roman Fort
01:02:22 : Vindolanda Driveway
01:03:18 : Sycamore Gap
01:05:31 : Arriving at Vindolanda Roman Fort
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Hadrian's Wall Path 4/13, Wittington Fell, Northumberland | Treadmill Virtual Run 68
Join me on my treadmill virtual run along the Hadrian's Wall Path, Wittington Fell!
We will see:
03:58 Nine kissing gates, count 'em!
03:59 Wallhouses
05:50 Some walkers
07:30 The same walkers again.. what the?
16:30 Walkers looking the wrong way
16:39 Halton Shields
18:42 Oil seed crop
28:33 Halton Chesters Roman Fort (Onnum)
28:42 Fancy drive
32:55 Some walkers
33:12 The same walkers again... what the? (They brought a map, good idea)
34:50 Roman Dere Street
42:40 Field of stumps
42:58 Woodland
48:40 Thumbnail picture
48:50 Gorse in bloom
50:45 Milecastle 24 (to right)
50:54 Lambs
52:05 Roman ditch - vallum
52:21 Curlew bird
1:00:09 More impressive Roman ditch - vallum
Number of other runners/joggers spotted: 0
Distance: 12.8km
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Hadrian's Wall Walking Tour & Roman Forts -Vindolanda, Housesteads etc
Hadrian’s Wall was the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, built AD 122-8, coast to coast, creating an impenetrable barrier to protect the empire, it stands as the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain.
I set out to walk the best remaining parts and as many forts as possible in 5 days. The distances covered were moderate and the scenery was breath-taking. I have set out my itinerary below with some advice if you feel inspired to walk the wall. English weather is changeable, it rains even in the summer, so be prepared.
Money saving tips: Obtain 10% discount on your entrance fees, upon presentation of your bus ticket, when you use the AD122 bus at following: Housesteads, Vindolanda, Roman Army museum and Chesters.
Day One - Newcastle, travel from the Eldon Square bus depot, Newcastle on the X84 to Hexham, get off at the Angel Inn, Corbridge. Purchase one day “Hadrian’s Frontier Pass” ticket to cover bus journeys and save money. Corbridge Roman Town is only a short walk, featuring well-preserved foundations and a small worthwhile museum. Must see - Corbridge Lion.
Back to the Angel to catch the X84 to Hexham where you change to the AD122, the bus running along sites on Hadrian’s Wall, to travel to Chester’s. Chesters Roman Fort is situated in a pretty location, has well-preserved foundations, a good cafe and small museum. Must see - Roman Bath. Walk north up a really pleasant country lane to one of the nearby pre-booked B&Bs. For evening food have to travel about half a mile to either Chollerford or Humshaugh.
Day Two - Short walk along excellent stretches of the wall between visits to Housesteads and Vindolanda. Recommend catching the AD122 outside Chesters to Housesteads. Decide whether to buy a one day rover ticket as may be able to use the bus later. Housesteads is perched on the wall, with stunning views. Must see - the latrines and small museum. Resume walking the wall west, 3 mile stretch covers some stunning sites. Although distance is short there are a number of descents and climbs. Head south after Peel Crags to Vindolanda - probably best site, it boasts: extensive foundations; reconstruction of stone tower; good restaurant and excellent museum. Must see - Vindolanda tablets.
Accommodation Twice Brewed. Tip: stopped serving meals early, so make sure you find out when last orders are for food.
Day Three - Day of Walking, stopping off at Roman Army Museum, finishing at Greenhead. Retrace steps back to the wall and continue west, stunning scenery and excellent sections of wall. Don’t miss remains of Great Chesters.
Roman Army Museum - best museum describing the Roman Army, very visual, colourful, plenty of costumes, weapons and film presentations bringing history to life, so really good for children. Don’t miss the excellent 3D film. Good cafe.
Back on the wall path with under a mile of walking through some pleasant scenery to Greenhead, for accommodation. The wall disappears on this stretch but you pass Thirwall castle ruins.
Day Four - Objective walk the section of wall from Gilsland to Birdoswald Fort. You may wish to catch the 185 bus to Birdoswald and then walk back. This stretch contains some of the best sections of the wall. The fort has well-preserved walls and granary although the majority of fort foundations are not visible.
Return to Newcastle by bus AD122 to Hexham from Greenhead then X84. Overnight stay in Newcastle and chance to explore the city.
Day 5 - South Shields Fort and Segedunum, both close to Metro stations so accessible.
South Shields
Good: free ; reconstructed gatehouse, barracks and house.
Not so good: urban setting; foundations not well-preserved.
Segedunum
Good: a good museum; viewing tower; reconstructed bath-house and newest discovered section of wall.
Not so good: some foundations not well-preserved.
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Hadrian's Wall, Vallo di Adriano, Vallum Aelium, Roman Wall
Hadrian's Wall was a defensive fortification in northern England. it was the first of two fortifications built across Great Britain during the rule of emperor Hadrian, in AD 122.
Hadrian's wall is part of the transnational property Frontiers of the Roman Empire and is on the UNESCO World heritagelist since 1987
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Hadrian's Wall Video 5mins 55 seconds
Walking Hadrian's Wall from Whitley Bay at the mouth of the Tyne through Wallsend to Wylam through Heddon-on-the-Wall to Chollerford and then via Sewing Shields to Peel Crags and Steel Rigg to Twice Brewed. Following on past Winshield Crags to Birdoswald and then via Lanercost to Abbey Bridge and thence though Crosby-on-Eden to Carlisle. End of the wall is 80 Roman miles from Wallsend over hill and dale and past Carlisle to Bowness-on-Solway.
The wall was built in 122 AD on the orders of the Roman Emperor Hadrian to keep the Picts - who we call the Scots - out (pict means painted in Latin). It was 3 metres /10 feet wide and 12 feet high made of cut and dressed stone and it spanned rivers and climbed hills in more-or-less a straight line from east to west. There were forts around every 10 miles, and mile castles at every mile, with turrets or observation/signal towers in between (in line of sight about three between each mile castle). A defensive ditch about 10 feet deep and 12 wide was dug right next to the wall on the enemy side, and then on the Roman side was a military road with protective mounds flanking another ditch (called the vallum).
Except in the middle of the country where remoteness had protected the old wall, it has been largely dismantled to build houses churches and roads over the last 1800 years but has recently become listed as protected. There are quite good sections around Twice Brewed and Birdoswald.
The coast-to-coast walk, the Hadrian's Wall path, is a National Trail. It takes around 6 days.
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Hadrian's Wall (Latin: Vallum Aelium) was a defensive fortification in the Roman province of Britannia, begun in AD 122 during the rule of emperor Hadrian. In addition to its military role, gates through the wall served as customs posts.[1]
A significant portion of the wall still exists and can be followed on foot along the Hadrian's Wall Path. It is the most popular tourist attraction in Northern England and was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.[2]Dimensions
Hadrian's Wall was 120 Roman miles or 117.5 km (73.0 mi) long;[3] its width and height were dependent on the construction materials that were available nearby. East of the River Irthing, the wall was made from squared stone and measured 3 metres (9.8 feet) wide and 5 to 6 metres (16 to 20 feet) high, while west of the river the wall was originally made from turf and measured 6 metres (20 feet) wide and 3.5 metres (11 feet) high; it was later rebuilt in stone. These dimensions do not include the wall's ditches, berms and forts. The central section measured eight Roman feet wide (7.8 ft or 2.4 m) on a 3 m (10 ft) base. Some parts of this section of the wall survive to a height of 3 m (10 ft).
Immediately south of the wall, a large ditch with adjoining parallel mounds, one on either side, was dug. This is known today as the Vallum, even though the word Vallum in Latin is the origin of the English word wall, and does not refer to a ditch. In many places - for example Limestone Corner - the Vallum is better preserved than the wall, which has been much robbed for its stone.
Route
Route of Hadrian's Wall
Sections of Hadrian's Wall remain along the route, though much has been dismantled over the years to use the stones for various nearby construction projects.
Hadrian's Wall extended west from Segedunum at Wallsend on the River Tyne, via Carlisle and Kirkandrews-on-Eden, to the shore of the Solway Firth, ending a short but unknown distance west of the village of Bowness-on-Solway.[4]
Although the curtain wall ends near Bowness-on-Solway, this does not mark the end of the line of defensive structures. The system of milecastles and turrets is known to have continued along the Cumbria coast as far as Risehow, south of Maryport.[5] For classification purposes, the milecastles west of Bowness-on-Solway are referred to as Milefortlets.
The A69 and B6318 roads follow the course of the wall from Newcastle upon Tyne to Carlisle, then along the northern coast of Cumbria (south shore of the Solway Firth). It is a common misconception that Hadrian's wall marks the boundary between England and Scotland. This is not the case; Hadrian's wall lies entirely within England, ranging less than 1-kilometre (0.62 mi) south of the border with Scotland in the west at Bowness-on-Solway, to 110 kilometres (68 mi) in the east.[6]
Purpose of construction
Hadrian's Wall facing East towards Crag Lough
Hadrian's Wall was probably planned before Hadrian's visit to Britain in AD 122. According to restored sandstone fragments found in Jarrow that date from 118 or 119, it was Hadrian's wish to keep intact the empire, which had been imposed on him via divine instruction.[7] The fragments then announce the building of the wall. It is entirely possible that, on his arrival in Britain in 122, one of the stops on his itinerary was the northern frontier and an inspection of the progress of the wall as it was being built.[citation needed]
Although Hadrian's biographer wrote (Hadrian) was the first to build a wall 80 miles long to separate the Romans from the barbarians, reasons for the construction of the wall vary, and no recording of an exact explanation survives.[8] Theories have been presented by historians, most of an expression of Roman power and Hadrian's policy of defence before expansion. On his accession to the throne in 117, Hadrian had been experiencing rebellion in Roman Britain and from the peoples of various conquered lands across the Empire, including Egypt, Palestine, Libya and Mauretania.[7]
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A walk along Hadrian's Wall from Arbeia to Maia. An Independent Production packed with 3D CGI models, illustrations and explanation of each Roman fort along Hadrian's wall. Follow Mike De Greasley & Paul Humphreys as they walk the length of this 80 mile long national monument.
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