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
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
By Crasterfarian 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… Read More »Theory: Why Hadrian’s Wall Did Not Extend Further East – A Strategic Docking and Defence Zone at Wallsend
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Housebuilding started over the North Walbottle Romano-British Enclosure 13th Jan 2025 Housebuilding has started over the North Walbottle Romano-British Enclosure, opposite Abbey Grange. Historic Environment… Read More »Housebuilding started over the North Walbottle Romano-British Enclosure