The Eastern Section of Hadrian’s Wall begins its journey westwards at the Roman Fort of Segedunum in what is now appropriately known as Wallsend close to where the River Tyne meets the North Sea. The course of the Wall takes it through the vibrant and beautiful city of Newcastle Upon Tyne before reaching the eastern boundary of Northumberland where my story begins with a short section of Hadrian’s Wall at Heddon On The Wall. From here the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail follows the course of the Wall along the Military Road which was built after the Jacobite rebellion to enable the fast movement of troops from east to west. The main presence of the Roman Wall along this stretch are remains of the North Ditch and the Vallum.
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From Heddon On The Wall the Military Road climbs gradually to the Stagshaw roundabout through beautiful open agricultural land with panoramic views across Tynedale to the distant North Pennines. Stagshaw was in distant times the site of the Portgate, a fortified control point on Hadrian’s Wall where it crossed the major Roman Road of Dere Street. Further west past Milecastle 24 is the old church of St Oswald and the nearby site of Heavenfield, the location of a pivotal Christians versus Pagans battle in AD634. The north wall of the church offers you seats to rest weary feet and enjoy a splendid panorama of mid Northumberland.
From here the Trail begins to drop towards the River North Tyne. Soon a short section of Hadrian’s is found at Plane Trees with extensive scenic views across North Tynedale. This Eastern Section of Hadrian’s Wall concludes at Brunton Turret which is set back under trees in a field usually occupied by sheep.
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SEGEDUNUM BATH HOUSE – eHW0011
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Eastern SectionThe Roman Fort of Segedunum is at the extreme eastern end of Hadrian's Wall in the Tyne Estuary. This is a picture taken in a reconstruction of the Bathhouse. To understand the Roman concept of bathing I thoroughly recommend a visit.£45.00–£475.00 -
HEDDON ON THE WALL – HADRIAN’S WALL – eHW0505
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Eastern SectionLeaving Newcastle Upon Tyne the first stretch of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland is at the appropriately named Heddon On The Wall. From here to Carlisle the Hadrian's Wall Trail is entirely rural.£45.00–£475.00 -
HADRIAN’S WALL – HEDDON ON THE WALL – eHW0511C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Eastern SectionHadrian's Wall at Heddon On The Wall is the first section of the Roman Wall on the eastward journey along the Hadrian's Wall Path in Northumberland.£45.00–£475.00 -
WHITTLE DENE – HADRIAN’S WALL- eHW0712
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Eastern SectionFrom Heddon on the Wall the Hadrian's Wall Trail climbs gently eastwards through mixed farmland. It passes the Whittle Dene reservoirs where there is a bird hide. When I went there last the sightings book showed amazing visitors such as an albatross and dodo!£45.00–£475.00 -
DOWN HILL – HADRIAN’S WALL – eHW0851
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Eastern SectionThere is little of Hadrian's Wall in this first part of the Hadrian's Wall Path but the North Ditch and the Vallum remain in many places. This early morning winter picture shows the Vallum at Down Hill.£45.00–£475.00 -
DOWN HILL – HADRIAN’S WALL – eHW0851A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Eastern SectionThere is little of Hadrian's Wall in this first part of the Hadrian's Wall Path but the North Ditch and the Vallum remain in many places. Tynedale and the North Pennines are the backdrop.£45.00–£475.00 -
MILECASTLE 24 – HADRIAN’S WALL – eHW0904
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Eastern SectionClose to Milecastle 24 on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a misty, frosty afternoon. This is the highest point on the Eastern section of the Roman Wall.£45.00–£475.00 -
ST OSWALD’S CHURCH – HEAVENFIELD – HADRIAN’S WALL – eHW0908A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Eastern SectionSt Oswald's Church on the Hadrian's Wall Path in Northumberland is near the site of a defining battle in 684AD between the early Christians and Pagans. This picture was taken in March on a day of short blizzards and long sunny periods.£45.00–£475.00 -
ST OSWALD’S CHURCH – HEAVENFIELD – HADRIAN’S WALL – EHW0908C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Eastern SectionSt Oswald's Church on the Hadrian's Wall Path at Heavenfield in Northumberland on a stormy early April day of strong winds and horizontal wet snow.£45.00–£475.00 -
ST OSWALD’S CHURCH – HEAVENFIELD – HADRIAN’S WALL – EHW0908D
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Eastern SectionSt Oswald's Church on the Hadrian's Wall Path at Heavenfield in Northumberland on a stormy early April day of strong winds and horizontal wet snow. The sheep carry on eating oblivious of the storm.£45.00–£475.00 -
ST OSWALD’S CHURCH – HEAVENFIELD – HADRIAN’S WALL – EHW0908F
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Eastern SectionSt Oswald's Church on the Hadrian's Wall Path at Heavenfield in Northumberland on a stormy early April day of strong winds and horizontal wet snow. The sheep carry on eating oblivious of the storm.£45.00–£475.00 -
ST OSWALD’S CHURCH – HEAVENFIELD – HADRIAN’S WALL – eHW0910A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Eastern SectionSt Oswald's Church at Heavenfield on the Hadrian's Wall Path in Northumberland is an ideal place to rest weary feet. The Church is delightful with magnificent views to the north.£45.00–£475.00