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The Great Britain Guide

Hill forts · North East England

Planetrees

In or near Acomb.

English HeritageFree admission♿ Wheelchair: limited4.5 · 79 Google reviews

Planetrees — section of Hadrian's Wall in north England.

Planetrees, hill forts in North East England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Hexham · 5.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access
Visit on english-heritage.org.uk

About

Planetrees is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Owned by English Heritage. Managed by English Heritage. Part of Hadrian's Wall. Wikidata describes it as: "section of Hadrian's Wall in north England". Coordinates: 55.0210°, -2.1125°.

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Official information

Planetrees features a preserved 35-metre section of Hadrian's Wall, showcasing a significant change in its construction plan. Visitors can explore this historical site and enjoy a scenic walk along the Chesters Roman Trail, which includes various Roman remains and structures.

From the Wikipedia article

Planetrees is an extant section of Hadrian's Wall named after the farm located around 250 metres (270 yd) to the west. The surviving section is 35 metres (115 ft) in length.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Architecture

The eastern part of the surviving section (approximately 20 m in length) is built as Broad Wall, 10 Roman Feet wide. The eastern section (approximately 15 m in length is built as Narrow Wall, 8 Roman Feet wide, yet still on foundations clearly installed for a Broad Wall. The join is archeologically interesting, as it suggests a change in plan during construction. Also present on the narrow wall stretch is a culvert. The stones forming the culvert cross the whole width of the foundation (built for the broad wall), suggesting that the culverts were constructed at the same time as the foundations, rather than along with the curtain wall.

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Coordinates
55.0210, -2.1125
Parish
Wall
Postcode
NE46 4EQ
Parliamentary constituency
Hexham
Phone
0370 333 1181
Nearest railway station
Hexham5.4 km
Opening
Open any reasonable time during daylight hours

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Planetrees?
Planetrees is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 4EQ), in the parish of Wall.
What is Planetrees?
Planetrees — section of Hadrian's Wall in north England.
How do I get to Planetrees?
The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE46 4EQ.
Who runs Planetrees?
Planetrees is operated by English Heritage.
Is Planetrees free to visit?
Yes, Planetrees is free to enter.
How do I get to Planetrees?
The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 4EQ.