Natural landmarks · North East England
Benwell Vallum Crossing
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Benwell Vallum Crossing — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mike Quinn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- MetroCentre · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Benwell Vallum Crossing is a other 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 Vallum Crossing is a historical site featuring a stone-built causeway that served as a crossing over the Vallum earthwork, leading to the Benwell fort. Visitors can explore the remnants of this ancient structure, which played a significant role during the Roman period.
Place summary
Benwell Vallum Crossing is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is a notable archaeological site associated with the Roman Empire, marking a significant crossing point along the Antonine Wall. The site is of historical importance due to its connection to Roman military strategy in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9759, -1.6647
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE15 6QE
- 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/551477631 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benwell Vallum Crossing?
- Benwell Vallum Crossing is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE15 6QE), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Benwell Vallum Crossing?
- Benwell Vallum Crossing — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Benwell Vallum Crossing?
- The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE15 6QE.
- Is Benwell Vallum Crossing free to visit?
- Yes, Benwell Vallum Crossing is free to enter.
- How do I get to Benwell Vallum Crossing?
- The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE15 6QE.