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Hadrian's Wall between Cam Beck and Newtown Farm is a section of the Roman frontier barrier constructed during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD, spanning approximately two miles in the Northumberland landscape. This portion of the wall, positioned at wall miles 56 and 57, comprises substantial remains of the stone fortification that formed the northern boundary of Roman Britain. The structure demonstrates the characteristic build and engineering methods employed across the wall's length, with evidence of the massive ashlar blocks and bonding courses typical of the linear barrier. This section exemplifies the wall's role as both a defensive and administrative feature, controlling movement and communication across the frontier during the Roman occupation of Britain from its construction around AD 122 onwards.
Hadrian's Wall between the Cam Beck and Newtown Farm in wall miles 56 and 57 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010986. View the official record →
Hadrian's Wall between Cam Beck and Newtown Farm is a section of the Roman frontier barrier constructed during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD, spanning approximately two miles in the Northumberland landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010986.
Hadrian's Wall between the Cam Beck and Newtown Farm in wall miles 56 and 57 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 1010986.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 710m south east of Old Church (2.6 km), Bowl barrow 760m SSE of Old Church (2.7 km), The vallum between the road to Laversdale at Oldwall and Baron's Dike in wall miles 59 and 60 (4.3 km).
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