Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe vallum and early Roman road between the field boundary east of turret 34a and the field boundary west of milecastle 36 in wall miles 34, 35 and 36

The vallum and early Roman road between the field boundary east of turret 34a and the field boundary west of milecastle 36 in wall miles 34, 35 and 36

England
List entry 1010965
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1010965
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
10.77 hectares
Grid reference
NY 80554 69615
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The vallum and early Roman road between the field boundary east of turret 34a and the field boundary west of milecastle 36 is a section of Hadrian's Wall complex in Northumberland, extending across wall miles 34, 35 and 36. This monument comprises elements of the vallum, the substantial ditch and bank system constructed on the southern side of the Wall during the early second century AD, together with evidence of an early Roman road associated with the Wall's construction and maintenance phases. The physical remains represent the characteristic defensive and logistical infrastructure of this major frontier monument, which was begun under the Emperor Hadrian around AD 122. The preserved earthworks in this section demonstrate the integrated planning of the Wall system, wherein the vallum served to control access and the road facilitated military movement and supply along the frontier.

The vallum and early Roman road between the field boundary east of turret 34a and the field boundary west of milecastle 36 in wall miles 34, 35 and 36 is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010965. View the official record →

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What is The vallum and early Roman road between the field boundary east of turret 34a and the field boundary west of milecastle 36 in wall miles 34, 35 and 36?

The vallum and early Roman road between the field boundary east of turret 34a and the field boundary west of milecastle 36 is a section of Hadrian's Wall complex in Northumberland, extending across wall miles 34, 35 and 36. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010965.

Who is responsible for protecting The vallum and early Roman road between the field boundary east of turret 34a and the field boundary west of milecastle 36 in wall miles 34, 35 and 36?

The vallum and early Roman road between the field boundary east of turret 34a and the field boundary west of milecastle 36 in wall miles 34, 35 and 36 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 1010965.

What other scheduled monuments are near The vallum and early Roman road between the field boundary east of turret 34a and the field boundary west of milecastle 36 in wall miles 34, 35 and 36?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langley Barony Mines, Haydon Bridge (3.9 km), Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Roman forts, civil settlement and cemeteries, adjacent length of the Stanegate Roman road and two milestones (4.8 km), Bastles at Chesterwood (5.1 km).

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The Roman roads, forts and towns near here, and the Iron Age people who held the land before Rome arrived.
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Geology
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The ground beneath

The bedrock under The vallum and early Roman road between the field boundary east of turret 34a and the field boundary west of milecastle 36 in wall miles 34, 35 and 36

The vallum and early Roman road between the field boundary east of turret 34a and the field boundary west of milecastle 36 in wall miles 34, 35 and 36 stands on Yoredale Group, bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.

The wider landscape

Around The vallum and early Roman road between the field boundary east of turret 34a and the field boundary west of milecastle 36 in wall miles 34, 35 and 36

Hadrian's WallArchaeological site · ~2.5 milesBattle of Otterburn 1388Battle (1388) · ~15.7 miles