Natural landmarks · North East England
Denton Burn Hadrian's Wall
In or near Westerhope.
Denton Burn Hadrian's Wall — 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
- Blaydon · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Denton Burn Hadrian's Wall 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
Denton Hall Turret is part of Hadrian's Wall, built by the Romans to mark the north-west boundary of their empire. Visitors can see the turret's foundations and a section of the wall, which served as a lookout point for soldiers. The site is located in a public space near the A186 in Newcastle.
Place summary
Denton Burn Hadrian's Wall is a section of the Roman frontier located in the Scottish Lowlands. This historical site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing Hadrian's Wall, which was constructed in the 2nd century AD. The wall served as a defensive fortification marking the northern boundary of the Roman Empire in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9855, -1.6966
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE15 7QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Nearest railway station
- Blaydon — 2.4 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5325841594 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Denton Burn Hadrian's Wall?
- Denton Burn Hadrian's Wall is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE15 7QY), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Denton Burn Hadrian's Wall?
- Denton Burn Hadrian's Wall — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Denton Burn Hadrian's Wall?
- The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE15 7QY.
- Is Denton Burn Hadrian's Wall free to visit?
- Yes, Denton Burn Hadrian's Wall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Denton Burn Hadrian's Wall?
- The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE15 7QY.