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Segedunum is a Roman auxiliary fort located at Wallsend on the Tyne estuary in Northumberland, marking the eastern terminus of Hadrian's Wall. Constructed in the early second century AD during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, the fort served as a crucial coastal stronghold protecting the Wall's endpoint and controlling access via the River Tyne. The site has yielded substantial archaeological evidence including remains of the fort's defences, internal buildings, and an extensive collection of inscriptions and artefacts that illuminate military life on the frontier. Segedunum was occupied intermittently throughout the Roman period and represents one of the most thoroughly investigated forts along the Wall, with modern excavation and conservation work having revealed its layout and strategic importance to the province of Britannia.
Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, Wallsend Roman fort, Segedunum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005914. View the official record →
Segedunum is a Roman auxiliary fort located at Wallsend on the Tyne estuary in Northumberland, marking the eastern terminus of Hadrian's Wall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005914.
Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, Wallsend Roman fort, Segedunum 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 1005914.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wardley moated site (4.2 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall including Sallyport or Wall Knoll Tower (4.9 km), Newcastle upon Tyne town defences: section of curtain wall containing Corner Tower (5 km).
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