Vindobala and Its Giant’s Grave
Vindobala / Rudchester This fort lies around 11km west of Condercum Fort at Benwell. That’s a good stretch between forts and is the second longest… Read More »Vindobala and Its Giant’s Grave
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Benwell Condercum and Its Unique Features
By Crasterfarian The Fort and Its Remains Benwell fort, or Condercum as it was known to the Romans, sits on the high ground to the west… Read More »Benwell Condercum and Its Unique Features
A Northumbrian Roman Road to Sacred Sites
By Crasterfarian Introduction As you head up the A68 from Corbridge you are travelling on the early trails of the legions. The road you are… Read More »A Northumbrian Roman Road to Sacred Sites
Theory: Why Hadrian’s Wall Did Not Extend Further East – A Strategic Docking and Defence Zone at Wallsend
This theory proposes that Hadrian’s Wall terminated at Segedunum not due to oversight, but because it needed to go no further. Its tactical position on… Read More »Theory: Why Hadrian’s Wall Did Not Extend Further East – A Strategic Docking and Defence Zone at Wallsend
Legacy
Legacy By Crasterfarian I came across this today while shifting some files off an old drive, I wrote it after PMA Snr passed on in 2011.… Read More »Legacy
The Craster Circular: A Canny Schlep and A Lot of History
By Crasterfarian There is a fantastic circular walk to be taken from Craster Quarry Car Park to Dunstan Square Farm, along to Dunstan Steads, then back… Read More »The Craster Circular: A Canny Schlep and A Lot of History
Recycled Roman Stone in Penshaw Monument from a Lost Roman Weir on the River Wear
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… Read More »Recycled Roman Stone in Penshaw Monument from a Lost Roman Weir on the River Wear
The Stanegate Roman Road
By Crasterfarian This site has many posts about various Roman remains in Northumberland. I think it;s important to help put some of this into context within… Read More »The Stanegate Roman Road
Submarine G11 Wreck, Howick
By Crasterfarian In the last post we looked at the tragic wreck of the Tadorne, a trawler that succumbed to the rocks of Howick in thick… Read More »Submarine G11 Wreck, Howick
The Wreck of the Tadorne
By Crasterfarian Many of you will have spent a wonderful afternoon walking between the villages of Boulmer and Craster or vice versa. It’s a gorgeous stretch… Read More »The Wreck of the Tadorne