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Roman Period

Roman Garrison at Chesters Bridges the North Tyne

122–410
Northumberland, England
Also known as: North Tyne bridge at Chesters · Cilurnum bridge construction
Era
Roman Period
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Northern raiders attempting to cross North Tyne
Forces
northern raiders c. 200–400 attempting river crossing.
VS
Victor
Rome
Forces
Romans c. 500–800
Outcome
Massive bridge abutment at Chesters carried Hadrian Wall across the North Tyne; bridge repeatedly defended against northern raiders
The Battle

History & Significance

The bridge at Chesters (Cilurnum) was one of only two points where Hadrian Wall crossed a major river, making its defence crucial to the integrity of the entire frontier system.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Roman Garrison at Chesters Bridges the North Tyne

Defended settlement on Wall Crags
Scheduled monument · ~0.3 miles
Hadrian's Wall and vallum between St Oswald's Cottages, east of Brunton Gate and the North Tyne in wall miles 25, 26 and 27
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Remains of medieval bridge, Chollerford
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
The Roman fort, vicus, bridge abutments and associated remains of Hadrian's Wall at Chesters in wall mile 27
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
Chollerford Bridge, with abutments of previous bridge
Scheduled monument · ~0.6 miles
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