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Wallsend ( / ˌwɔːlzˈɛnd /) is a town in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall. It has a population of 43,842 and lies 4 miles (6.5 kilometres) east of Newcastle upon Tyne. [2] History. Roman Wallsend. In Roman times, this was the site of the fort of Segedunum.
Wallsend, town, North Tyneside metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear, historic county of Northumberland, northeastern England. The Romans built Segedunum there to defend the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall, a defensive structure protecting England from raids from the north.
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- JoEastMidlands. East Midlands 274 contributions. Worth a visit. The fort itself is best seen from the tower. While very little remains you can see the footprints of the buildings.
- 1QualityTraveller. Southern England 212 contributions. Super well signposted path that's in the main relatively straightforward. Completed the first 25 miles with kids and hop.
- Robert C. Dumfries and Galloway, UK50 contributions. nice staff. was at bingo tonight we travelled up from scotland for the weekend we are staying at the village hotel the girl that helped us tonight is also a member at the village hotel i forgot to get your name i just wanted to say thankyou so much for your help tonight showing us how to work our boards and making us feel welcome your a credit to gala bingo will see you again thanks again from Robert cameron.
- Ian F. Wallsend, UK 329 contributions. wallsend's parish church. this church replaced the old original church of The Holy Cross. Has lovely carved angels on the roof and some very good Iris stained glass by Whilemina Geddes.
Wallsend derives its name as the location of the end of Hadrian’s Wall. The town hosted the fort Segedunum which protected the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall. In dedication to the Romans, Latin signs are dotted throughout the town. Much of Wallsend’s early industry was driven by coal mining.
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About. Part of the Hadrian's Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site, Segedunum is the most excavated Roman fort along the Wall with surviving foundations of many buildings and part of the Wall itself. With a large interactive museum, a section of Wall and a 35 metre high viewing tower providing outstanding views across Tyneside there is also a ...
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