Archaeological sites · North East England
Benwell Roman Temple
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Benwell Roman Temple — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Robert Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- MetroCentre · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Benwell Roman Temple is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Benwell Roman Temple is a historical site featuring a stone-built causeway that crosses the Vallum earthwork, which was part of Hadrian's Wall. Visitors can explore the remains of this ancient crossing, which served as a significant access point to the military zone behind the Wall.
Place summary
Benwell Roman Temple is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features the remains of a Roman temple, providing insight into the area's historical significance during the Roman occupation of Britain. The site is notable for its well-preserved structures and layout.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9762, -1.6623
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE15 6PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Nearest railway station
- MetroCentre — 1.9 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours - external viewing only.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/551478287 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benwell Roman Temple?
- Benwell Roman Temple is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE15 6PQ), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Benwell Roman Temple?
- Benwell Roman Temple — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Benwell Roman Temple?
- The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE15 6PQ.
- Is Benwell Roman Temple free to visit?
- Yes, Benwell Roman Temple is free to enter.
- How do I get to Benwell Roman Temple?
- The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE15 6PQ.