Cawfields Roman Wall and Milecastle
Cawfields is a former quarry cutting dramatically through the Wall and the underlying Whin Sill dolerite bedrock. It comprises a large pond and car park with good walking access to Milecastle 42.
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Stretching from coast to coast, Hadrian’s Wall Country offers a variety of attractions, historical sites, and outdoor activities suited to visitors of all ages. Whether you’re a history lover, a family looking for a day out, or a seasoned adventurer, you can explore and enjoy the area’s iconic heritage and breathtaking scenery, with charming towns and vibrant cities to discover along the way
Sewingshields Wall, Turrets and Milecastle
A length of Wall with milecastle remains, impressively sited along the Whin Sill, commanding fine views of many prehistoric and later earthworks to the north.
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Heddon-on-the-Wall
Heddon has the first long stretch of Hadrian's Wall west of Newcastle.
Burgh-by-Sands
Once a Roman Fort called Aballava the village has been occupied continuously since Roman times.
Bowness-on-Solway
At the western end of Hadrian’s Wall Bowness on Solway was the location of the Roman fort Maia and guarded the approach from the Solway.
Bewcastle
A location in the much disputed border territory between England and Scotland gives Bewcastle an interesting history including Romans, Reivers, Anglo-Saxons and Normans.