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Condercum Roman fort is a second-century auxiliary fort situated at Benwell in Northumberland, forming part of Hadrian's Wall defensive system. Built around AD 124 during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, the fort was garrisoned by cavalry and infantry units and functioned as a strategic stronghold controlling the Tyne valley crossing. The site preserves substantial remains including sections of the fort's defensive ditches, parts of the stone fortification, and evidence of internal buildings, though much of the structural stonework has been robbed in antiquity and later periods. Condercum represents an important example of the military infrastructure supporting Hadrian's Wall and remained in use throughout the second and third centuries AD.
Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 6, Condercum Roman fort, Benwell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003499. View the official record →
Condercum Roman fort is a second-century auxiliary fort situated at Benwell in Northumberland, forming part of Hadrian's Wall defensive system. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003499.
Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 6, Condercum Roman fort, Benwell 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 1003499.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including DUNSTON STAITHS (2.8 km), Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill (3.2 km), Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham (4.4 km).
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