Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Attractions
Part of Hadrian's Wall © Alun Salt
Hadrian's Wall
In order to separate the Roman Empire in Britain from the
'Barbarians,' in AD122 Emperor Hadrian ordered the building of an
impressive wall. Taking approximately six years to complete, the
Wall stretches for roughly 80 miles (120km) from South Shields to
Ravenglass, passing through present-day Newcastle. Dotted along the
Wall are several forts, temples, turrets and milecastles and
visitors can explore these fascinating 2,000-year-old remains, as
well as the surrounding countryside. Hadrian's Wall was declared a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
E-mail: info@hadrians-wall.org;
Website: www.hadrians-wall.org;
Telephone: (0)1434 322 002;
Admission: Free
