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Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 7, Benwell is a section of the Roman defensive frontier constructed in the second century AD, specifically during the reign of Emperor Hadrian between approximately 122 and 128 AD. This portion of the wall, located in the grounds of Benwell Hill Cricket Club near Newcastle upon Tyne, preserves remains of the vallum, the substantial earthwork that formed part of the wall's southern defensive system. The vallum at this location consists of a ditch with flanking mounds, a characteristic feature of Hadrian's Wall's design that served both practical and administrative functions along the military frontier. The survival of these earthworks at Benwell provides important evidence for understanding the construction and layout of this major Roman military installation across northern Britain.
Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 7, Benwell length of vallum of Hadrian's Wall in the grounds of Benwell Hill Cricket Club is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003500. View the official record →
Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 7, Benwell is a section of the Roman defensive frontier constructed in the second century AD, specifically during the reign of Emperor Hadrian between approximately 122 and 128 AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003500.
Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 7, Benwell length of vallum of Hadrian's Wall in the grounds of Benwell Hill Cricket Club 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 1003500.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill (3.8 km), Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham (4.2 km), Winlaton Mill ironworks, south east of Winlaton Mill village (5 km).
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