By Crasterfarian Introduction Crowning the top of Penshaw Hill stands one of the North East’s most iconic landmarks. Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 as a memorial to John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham. However, beneath its neoclassical columns lies a lesser-known story embedded in its foundations. Evidence suggests the reuse of Roman stone, likely salvaged … Continue reading Recycled Roman Stone in Penshaw Monument from a Lost Roman Weir on the River Wear