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Hadrian's Wall at wall mile 5, situated within the playing field of Rutherford School in Northumberland, is a section of the Roman frontier barrier constructed during the second century AD under the emperor Hadrian. This portion of the Wall represents the Narrow Wall phase of construction, characteristic of the eastern sectors of the frontier. The remains visible at this location preserve evidence of the substantial stone fortification that extended across northern Britain, serving as a defensive and administrative boundary of the Roman province. The site's presence within a school playing field reflects the modern use of land that once formed part of one of the Roman Empire's most significant military installations.
Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 5, sections of wall in playing field of Rutherford School is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003497. View the official record →
Hadrian's Wall at wall mile 5, situated within the playing field of Rutherford School in Northumberland, is a section of the Roman frontier barrier constructed during the second century AD under the emperor Hadrian. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003497.
Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 5, sections of wall in playing field of Rutherford School 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 1003497.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including DUNSTON STAITHS (2.6 km), Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill (3.1 km), Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham (4.5 km).
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