Archaeological sites · North East England
Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort
Also known as: Arbeia
In or near South Shields.
Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort in England North East, United Kingdom.
peter maddison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort is a historical site that showcases life on the edge of the Roman Empire. Visitors can explore the fort's reconstructed structures and learn about its significance in Roman Britain.
From the Wikipedia article
Arbeia was a large Roman fort in South Shields, Tyne & Wear, England, now ruined and partially reconstructed. It was first excavated in the 1870s. All modern buildings on the site were cleared in the 1970s. It is managed by North East Museums as Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The fort was built in 129 AD as a small cohort fort, a few years later than most of the Hadrian's Wall forts, on the Lawe Top overlooking the mouth of the River Tyne and four miles beyond the eastern end of Hadrian’s wall, from where it guarded the flank and main sea supply route to the Wall and the small port on the south of the Tyne. Its garrison was reduced during the occupation of Scotland in the reign of Antoninus Pius. Early in Marcus Aurelius' reign (161 to 180) it was reoccupied and from 198 it was considerably altered in plan and usage. A dividing wall between the northern and southern halves of the fort allowed the north part to store supplies from sea-going ships, whilst the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.0044, -1.4311
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE33 2BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Phone
- (0191) 2771410
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm; Saturday 11am – 4pm; Sunday 1–4pm
- Official site
- www.northeastmuseums.org.uk
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort?
- Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE33 2BB), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort?
- Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE33 2BB.
- Is Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Arbeia South Shields Roman Fort?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE33 2BB.