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The vallum of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 6 at Benwell is a Roman earthwork forming part of the defensive system constructed during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD. The vallum comprises a ditch with flanking mounds running parallel to the wall itself, located in the grounds of St Cuthbert's School in Northumberland. This section represents a preserved example of the logistical infrastructure that accompanied the frontier fortification, designed to control movement and define the military zone behind the main wall. The earthwork survives as an archaeological monument of considerable importance for understanding the engineering and strategic planning of Roman Britain's northern frontier.
Hadrian's Wall vallum in wall mile 6, Benwell length of vallum of Hadrian's Wall in grounds of St Cuthbert's School is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003498. View the official record →
The vallum of Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 6 at Benwell is a Roman earthwork forming part of the defensive system constructed during the reign of the Emperor Hadrian in the second century AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003498.
Hadrian's Wall vallum in wall mile 6, Benwell length of vallum of Hadrian's Wall in grounds of St Cuthbert's 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 1003498.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including DUNSTON STAITHS (3.4 km), Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill (3.5 km), Enclosures near Damhead Wood, Whickham (4.2 km).
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