Archaeological sites · North East England
The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39
In or near Bardon Mill.
The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39 — archaeological site in Henshaw, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39 is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 20 km². Heritage designation: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Part of Hadrian's Wall. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Henshaw, Northumberland, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.9998°, -2.3659°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The vallum and a British settlement are located in the Scottish Lowlands, specifically in the parish of Henshaw, postcode NE47. This archaeological site is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes designated areas such as the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI, as well as the Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9998, -2.3659
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Henshaw
- Postcode
- NE47 7AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17650634 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39?
- The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 7AJ), in the parish of Henshaw.
- What is The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39?
- The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39 — archaeological site in Henshaw, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 7AJ.
- Is The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39 a listed building?
- The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39 is officially recognised as part of UNESCO World Heritage Site listed.
- Is The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39 a protected site?
- Yes — The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39 is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39 free to visit?
- Yes, The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39 is free to enter.
- How do I get to The vallum and a British settlement between the field boundary west of turret 37a and the road to Steel Rigg car park, in wall miles 37, 38 and 39?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 7AJ.