English Heritage sites near Newbrough Parish
CARRAWBURGH ROMAN FORT AND TEMPLE OF MITHRAS - HADRIAN'S WALL
1 miles from Newbrough Parish
One of 16 forts along Hadrian’s Wall, Carrawburgh once housed about 500 soldiers responsible for defending the frontier. Nearby stands a fascinating temple to the god Mithras, with facsimiles of altars found during excavation.
BLACK CARTS TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
2 miles from Newbrough Parish
A 460-metre (1,509 feet) length of Hadrian's Wall including one turret. Please note: It is not possible for visitors to park here.
SEWINGSHIELDS WALL - HADRIAN'S WALL
3 miles from Newbrough Parish
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.
CHESTERS ROMAN FORT AND MUSEUM - HADRIAN'S WALL
4 miles from Newbrough Parish
Built almost 2000 years ago to house a Roman army garrison guarding the nearby bridge across the River Tyne, Chesters Roman Fort is one of the most impressive visitor attractions in the North East.
CHESTERS BRIDGE ABUTMENT - HADRIAN'S WALL
4 miles from Newbrough Parish
Close to Chesters Roman Fort are the remains of a bridge which carried Hadrian's Wall across the North Tyne. Visible on both river banks, they are most impressive on the eastern side.
HADRIAN'S WALL
4 miles from Newbrough Parish
Hadrian’s Wall was the north-west frontier of the Roman empire for nearly 300 years. At 73 miles it marches across northern Britain from sea to sea. The most famous of all the frontiers of the Roman empire, Hadrian’s Wall was made a World Heritage Site in 1987.
Churches in Newbrough Parish
Pubs in Newbrough Parish
Red Lion
Stanegate Road, Newbrough, NE47 5AR
(01434) 674226
redlionnewbrough.co.uk