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Hadrian's Wall at West Denton is a section of the Roman frontier wall constructed in the early second century AD under the Emperor Hadrian, forming part of the defensive system that stretched across northern Britain from the Tyne to the Solway Firth. This stretch in the Denton section encompasses the wall line itself along with the vallum, the substantial earthwork that ran parallel to the wall on its southern side, which served administrative and logistical functions for the frontier garrison. The site includes Denton Turret, one of the small fortified structures positioned at regular intervals along the wall to provide observation and control points for the Roman troops stationed along the frontier. The physical remains at West Denton preserve evidence of the wall's construction in this sector and demonstrate the engineering and organisational complexity of this remarkable example of Roman military architecture in Britain.
Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 7, Denton section of Hadrian's Wall, Denton Turret and Hadrian's Wall at West Denton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003503. View the official record →
Hadrian's Wall at West Denton is a section of the Roman frontier wall constructed in the early second century AD under the Emperor Hadrian, forming part of the defensive system that stretched across northern Britain from the Tyne to the Solway Firth. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003503.
Hadrian's Wall and vallum in wall mile 7, Denton section of Hadrian's Wall, Denton Turret and Hadrian's Wall at West Denton is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003503.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham (4.5 km), Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill (4.5 km), Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village (5.2 km).
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