Other places · North East England
Benwell
In or near Whickham.
Benwell in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- MetroCentre · 1.7 km
- Free entry
About
Benwell 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
Benwell Vallum Crossing features a stone-built causeway that historically allowed access across the Vallum earthwork to Benwell fort. Visitors can explore this significant archaeological site, which is part of the Roman history of Hadrian's Wall.
From the Wikipedia article
Benwell is an area in the West End of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the county of Tyne and Wear, England. Until 1974 it was in Northumberland.
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Background
History
The place-name 'Benwell' is first attested in the Historia de Sancto Cuthberto circa 1050 AD, where it appears as Bynnewalle, from the Old English bionnan walle, meaning "inside the wall". This refers to Benwell's position relative to Hadrian's Wall (adjoining which was the Roman fort of Condercum, hence the modern Condercum Road nearby). The fort was covered over by subsequent development in the area, but the remains of a Roman temple can still be seen in the vicinity. Benwell is situated between Hadrian's Wall to the north and the River Tyne to the south, and in medieval times it was part of the Barony of Bolbec. By the 13th century the medieval manor of Benwell had been subdivided,…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9740, -1.6690
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE15 6SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Nearest railway station
- MetroCentre — 1.7 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours - external viewing only.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benwell?
- Benwell is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE15 6SP), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Benwell?
- Benwell in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Benwell?
- The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE15 6SP.
- How do I get to Benwell?
- The nearest railway station is MetroCentre, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE15 6SP.