Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall 171m long across Millers Dene playing field

Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall 171m long across Millers Dene playing field

England
List entry 1003510
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Hadrian's Wall in Walker is a section of the Roman frontier fortification constructed in the second century AD under the emperor Hadrian. This segment, measuring approximately 171 metres in length and situated across Millers Dene playing field in Newcastle upon Tyne, forms part of wall mile 2 of the overall monument. The section comprises the characteristic stone-built rampart typical of the central and eastern portions of the wall, representing the substantial defensive infrastructure erected between approximately AD 122 and 128. The Walker section remains a significant archaeological resource and scheduled ancient monument within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall and its associated monuments.

Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall 171m long across Millers Dene playing field is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003510. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall 171m long across Millers Dene playing field?

Hadrian's Wall in Walker is a section of the Roman frontier fortification constructed in the second century AD under the emperor Hadrian. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003510.

Who is responsible for protecting Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall 171m long across Millers Dene playing field?

Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall 171m long across Millers Dene playing field 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 1003510.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 2, Walker section of Hadrian's Wall 171m long across Millers Dene playing field?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newcastle Swing Bridge (4.1 km), Old Tyne Bridge (land arches) (4.1 km), Wardley moated site (4.2 km).

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