The Roman Wall at Segedunum (Wallsend), UK
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Segedunum marks the western extremity of Hadrian's Wall. The first idea was that the Roman Wall would end at Pons Aelius (Newcastle upon Tyne). Work began at Pons Aelius in 122CE and proceeded towards the west. Subsequently, it was decided that the Wall should be extended further east, possibly to protect the river crossing at Pons Aelius. In about 127CE, work was begun on a further four-mile section of the Wall east from the fort of Pons Aelius. The new section of wall was narrower than the sections previously built, being 2.29 m on a foundation of 2.4 m. Unlike the existing wall, the extension had no vallum.
The fort measured 138 m from north to south and 120 m from east to west, covering and area of 1.7 hectares. A wide ditch and an earth embankment surrounded the fort on all sides. It had four double gates with the east, west and north gates opening outside the wall and only the south gate opening within the Wall. The Wall joined to the west wall of the fort just south of the west gate. From the southeast angle of the fort, a 1.98 m wide wall ran down to the riverbank and extended at least as far as the low water level.
There is evidence that there was an extensive village surrounding the fort, including the area to the north of the wall.
The original garrison of Segedunum is unknown, but in the second century the Second Cohort of Nervians was stationed there. In the third and fourth centuries the part-mounted Fourth Cohort of the Lingones occupied the fort, as recorded in the Notitia Dignitatum. Both units were 600 strong. 120 cavalry and 480 infantry
Sometime round about 400CE the fort was abandoned. For centuries the area remained as open farmland, but in the eighteenth century, collieries were sunk near the fort and the area gradually became a populous pit village. Eventually, in 1884, the whole fort disappeared under terraced housing.
In 1929 some excavations were carried out which recorded the outline of the fort. The local authority marked out this outline in white paving stones. In the 1970s the terraced houses covering the site were demolished.
A section of Hadrian's Wall was excavated and a reconstruction built in the early 1990s. The Segedunum project began in January 1997 with a series of excavations in and around the Fort, as well as the construction of the Bath House and the conversion of former Swan Hunter shipyard buildings to house the new museum. Segedunum Roman Fort, Baths & Museum opened to the public in June 2000.
HADRIAN'S WALL
Hadrian's Wall was 117.5 km long, it varied in height depending on what construction materials were available nearby. In this area the wall was around 2.4m high and we can still see where the ditches were located.
Roman Emperor Hadrian came to Britain in 122CE and the wall was no doubt planned before then, maybe even started before then. The wall was a clear indication of Roman power but also an indication that enough was enough and that the Empire was not going to continue growing. Hadrian's father Trajan had extended the Empire with the acquisition of Dacia in modern Romania and Mesopotamia in modern Iraq but Hadrian retreated from these areas. Hadrian followed the principle of Augustus a century earlier that consolidation, not enlargement was the name of the game.
Would it not have been easier for Hadrian simply to have conquered the remainer of Britain rather than build a wall? After all, he knew it was an island. This is a good question, the north had a low population and indeed the Empire did make north briefly later. I am unable to give an answer.
The Wall served more of a statement than a military value. It showed outsiders how strong Rome was and was useful in collecting taxation revenues. Certainly in other parts of the Empire, the 'barbarians' outside were beginning to live like Romans at this time and organise towns, roads etc.
The wall took only six years to finish although no doubt extra work was continually being done. At each of the 80 Roman miles there was a milecastle holding a handful of troops who could be called out if necessary. These milecastles were located within signalling or physical view of each other and so they are not equidistant.
The garrison was made up of auxiliaries, sometimes from far away places. The fortress of Arbeia (not strictly speaking a border fortress) at South Shields was garrisoned by people from Iraq!
How did the Roman site of Segedunum, Wallsend, transform the landscape?
This video is from ‘Hadrian's Wall: Life on the Roman Frontier’ is a free online course by the University of Newcastle available on FutureLearn.com
Every settlement, fort, milecastle, turret and section of curtain wall (on Hadrian's Wall) has its own history and that history runs on well beyond the Roman period.
This video, adapted from an original produced by Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums, reminds us of just how complex the story of single fort could be. It features the site of Segedunum, Wallsend, extensively excavated by the late Charles Daniels of Newcastle University, and subsequently by his PhD student, Nick Hodgson. In it you will see how the establishment of the fort transformed the landscape, but also how after the Roman period, the landscape changed and subsumed the fort.
The video reminds us of the importance of the other archaeologies that succeed the Roman period. This is particularly the case with the Industrial Archaeology of Wallsend, which attests to rapid change from the eighteenth century onwards.
The original video may be seen in the excellent museum at Segedunum in Wallsend.
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Newcastle upon Tyne Cycle Route - Quayside to Wallsend Segedunum using Hadrian's Way HD POV
Part 2 of a 2 part route. Another bike route around Newcastle upon Tyne that i use regularly. This is a 10 mile route from Gosforth to Wallsend split into 2 videos as people may find them more useful as 2 routes instead of one.
Part 2 The Quayside to Wallsend Segedunum.
Sticking to the River Tyne continue on past the old boat club which is now the Cycle Hub, continue on until you hit the cycle way of Hardian's Way. A nice quiet route with planty greenery and wildlife to watch as you are cycling along. You can't go wrong with this route as it is one continuous path and sign posted.
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Places to see in ( Wallsend - UK )
Places to see in ( Wallsend - UK )
Wallsend, historically Wallsend on Tyne, is a town in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, North East of England. Historically part of Northumberland, Wallsend derives its name as the location of the end of Hadrian's Wall. It has a population of 42,842 and lies 3 1⁄2 miles (5.6 kilometres) east of Newcastle City Centre. The population of the Wallsend ward of the North Tyneside Borough was at the 2011 census 10,304.
Wallsend has a history of shipbuilding and was the home of the Wigham Richardson shipyard, which later amalgamated to form Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson, probably best known for building the RMS Mauretania. This express liner held the Blue Riband, for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic, for 22 years.
The town has expanded greatly in terms of housing since the end of World War II, and since the 1960s. Wallsend Town Centre—including the main shopping area known as the Wallsend Forum—is in fact to the west of the land covered by the town. To the north of this area lies the older estate of High Farm and the new estate of Hadrian Lodge. The town centre of Wallsend is separated from the eastern areas of the town by the Wallsend Burn, a stream running through a small glacial valley from north-west to south-east and through the Willington Gut into the River Tyne. To the east of the Burn is the old area of Holy Cross, which contains the ruins of a medieval church, the pre-war estate of Rosehill and the mainly post-war estate of Howdon. To the south of Howdon lies Willington Quay which, as it name suggests, once served shipping but which is now dominated by industry and housing. East Howdon forms a small enclave between Willington Quay and North Shields.
The town's principal thoroughfare and shopping street is the High Street. To the north of this street is Wallsend Green, the town's most picturesque area, consisting of large houses surrounding a green square. Behind the Green, where the Burn runs through the parkland of the Hall Grounds lies Wallsend Park, a traditional British municipal park, whose restoration has frequently been demanded by local residents and is planned with many improvements such as a skate and BMX park, better pathways, and a rebuilding of the Duffy Memorial Fountain. On Rheydt Avenue in Wallsend is Centurion Park Golf Club, previously named Wallsend Golf Club. It has 18 holes and a driving range.
The town is home to Wallsend Boys Club, an association football club, which has produced many famous players such as Alan Shearer, Lee Clark, Steve Watson, Peter Beardsley, Robbie Elliott, Mick Tait and Michael Carrick. It is also hometown and birthplace to internationally successful musician Sting, whose song All This Time refers to the Roman wall and fort. The musical The Last Ship, composed and written by Sting, is set in Wallsend.
( Wallsend - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Wallsend . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Wallsend - UK
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Newcastle Floods 28th June 2012 - Chicken Road, Wallsend
The aftermath of the storm on 28 July 2012. Pretty devastating aftermath of the storm that just hit with some comic relief courtesy of some lunatic kids in a dinghy. Crap quality vid captured via my gash mobile phone whilst riding my bike. Reuploaded since YouTube wouldn't let me rotate the original for some reason. Hard to tell how bad it was from this vid (crap quality, plus reflections making things appear as if they weren't submerged) but check the height of the water against the garden sheds. Good few £££ to fix these homes.
The Tyne at Wallsend
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Here we can see the Tyne at Wallsend - formerly an area of a great deal of industrial activity but which unfortunately is no more. This shows the sites of the former Swanhunter yards as well as the former ferry terminal between Wallsend and Hebburn which featured in the 1971 film Get Carter. This is the place where a shoot out takes places between Carter played by Michael Caine and three local gangsters.
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76 Newcastle Rd Wallsend
This has to be one of the most attractive homes currently on the market, in popular Wallsend.
As you enter the home, the first thing you notice is the feeling of light, newness and quality. Whether its the polished hardwood floors, freshly painted interior, the lighting, its all new. The open plan living features the lounge room with reverse cycle air conditioning. Adjacent to the lounge room is the gourmet kitchen, featuring a dishwasher, freestanding stainless stove and range canopy, tiled splash backs, excellent cupboard and bench top space.
Off the lounge room is the dining that opens onto the sunny north facing entertaining deck, overlooking the leafy, securely fenced backyard. There are 4 bedrooms, all beautifully presented, the master featuring a huge walk-in robe, a stunning ensuite with a double vanity and free standing bath.
The main bathroom boasts a frameless shower screen, beautiful wall and floor tiles, and second w/c. Other features include a good sized laundry, garage and workshop space, excellent side access with a backyard big enough for the kids.
Best of all, you are just minutes from the Wallsend shopping centre, transport, cafes and the university. To arrange an inspection, contact Shaun Elms on 0425 285979.
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From Segedunum to The Side, Newcastle upon Tyne ©
This is a 5.5 mile linear walk along the start of the Hadrian's Wall Path known as Hadrian's Way. It starts at Segedunum in Wallsend and finishes on The Side on Newcastle Quayside. The track begins as a cycle path which is mainly alongside the river and becomes a broad riverside pavement beyond St Peters Basin. This well surfaced path would be suitable for bikes, pushchairs & mobility scooters. Public transport is easy from both end of the walk with buses and metros nearby. There are quite a few cafes and bars between St Peter's Basin and The Side by the Tyne Bridge.
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In Focus: Segedunum to Vindolanda via the Military Road (Hadrian's Wall)
Welcome to In Focus. In this series we take a closer look at particular sites, finds and objects from the world of Archaeology.
Today I am trying something a bit different, an experiment: Driving from Segedunum, Wallsend to Vindolanda on Hadrian’s Wall.
Time Stamped Highlights:
04:56 : Journey Starts: Hadrian Road, Wallsend
05:06 : Segedunum Roman Fort
06:25 : Milecastle.1
08:54 : Milecastle.2
10:30 : The Wall in Byker
12:23 : Byker Bridge
13:51 : The Wall in Newcastle
17:32 : West Denton Wall
22:30 : Heddon-on-the-Wall
22:52 : Joining the Military Road
26:05 : Spotting the Vallum Ditch
31:04 : Wallhouses
34:10 : Halton Shields
35:54 : Kinky!
42:48 : Planetrees (wall section)
45:13 : Chesters Roman Fort
46:33 : Walwick
48:59 : Black Carts turret and wall section
51:12 : Brocolitia (Temple of Mithras)
54:19 : Crossing the Vallum
55:48 : Sewingshields Crags
57:25 : Housesteads Roman Fort
01:02:22 : Vindolanda Driveway
01:03:18 : Sycamore Gap
01:05:31 : Arriving at Vindolanda Roman Fort
Braddazz' Travels - Jan, 2017 - Wallsend, Rosehill, Holy Cross, Howdon
I'm back on my travels, going on a random jaunt through the Wallsend area.
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Wallsend Roman Fort
Located in Newcastle the modern museum and recnonstruction provide valubale and interesting information about Roman activities in Britain.
The Launch of the Punta Medanos at Wallsend (1950) | BFI National Archive
A bit-part player in the Falklands conflict of 1982 was the Argentine naval tanker Punta Medanos. Thirty years earlier, all 500 feet of this newly built behemoth are seen sliding into the waters of the Tyne - twice. You don't need to understand the Spanish title cards to see that the two countries enjoyed, at least for the time being, a good business relationship.
The copy of the film in the BFI National Archive is something of an oddity. The footage seems unedited, with the launch seen from two angles - not intercut, but separately with glimpses of construction stages in between. But the effusive Spanish titles at the beginning and end of the film seem fully finished - even if some of them refer to things unseen.
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