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CAWFIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW726D
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThorney Doors, Cawfields Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a pleasant spring evening. At this point the Roman Wall twists and turns very sleepy in a short distance.£45.00–£475.00 -
CAWFIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW726E
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionCawfields Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland curves into the setting autumn sun. The Nine Nicks of Thirlwall can be seen in the distance.£45.00–£475.00 -
CAWFIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW727.1
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionAt the top of Cawfields Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland the Roman Wall drops away steeply at Thorney Doors before the gentle decline to Cawfields Quarry.£45.00–£475.00 -
CAWFIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW728C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionCawfields Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland early on a frosty winter morning. The frost and low sun combine to clearly show the Vallum.£45.00–£475.00 -
CAWFIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW742
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA stunning frosty autumn morning on Hadrian's Wall on Cawfields Crags in Northumberland. The tree in its autumnal garb shone in the clear air.£45.00–£475.00 -
MILECASTLE 42 – CAWFIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW750A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionAn autumn morning in Milecastle 42 at Cawfields Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. A fleeting cap in the clouds brought the masonry to life.£45.00–£475.00 -
MILECASTLE 42 – CAWFIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW758
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe remnants of light overnight snow on the wall of Milecastle 42 at Cawfields Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a frosty, sunny winter morning.£45.00–£475.00 -
MILECASTLE 42 – CAWFIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW759
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA spectacular autumn morning looking across Milecastle 42 at Cawfields on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. From the Milecastle Hadrian's Wall rises steadily eastwards along the crags.£45.00–£475.00 -
MILECASTLE 42 – CAWFIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW760
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionMilecastle 42 at Cawfields on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland lies at the bottom a long slope so the sunrise is delayed and frequently never develops. On this morning it most certainly did.£45.00–£475.00 -
MILECASTLE 42 – CAWFIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW767.1
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionAfter many, many disappointing early mornings at Milecastle 42 on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland a small flurry of beautiful sunrises.£45.00–£475.00 -
MILECASTLE 42 – CAWFIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW767.7
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionMilecastle 42 at Cawfields Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland with a spectacular winter sunrise.£45.00–£475.00 -
MILECASTLE 42 – CAWFIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW767.8
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionMilecastle 42 on a winter morning. It is difficult to photograph a sunrise from the Milecastle because of the high horizon which usually dilutes the colour.£45.00–£475.00
Hadrian's Wall - Middle Section
On with my east – west journey we start with the Roman Fort of Chesters where Hadrian’s Wall crosses the wide and shallow River North Tyne. The remains can be found on both sides of the river. Our journey east progresses uphill past a long section of Hadrian’s Wall from Black Carts to Limestone Corner.
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The Hadrian’s Wall Path continues to the ancient Roman Mithraic Temple at Brocolitia and to Sewingshields where it joins the rugged and undulating crags of the Whinsill Fault that define this section of Hadrian’s Wall with its iconic and dramatic scenery. The point where the Trail turns left and downwards is one of the grandest views of Hadrian’s Wall. The undulations of the crags can be seen disappearing westwards into the far distance.
From vantage points such as this it is clear to see how the topography has assisted in the effectiveness of Hadrian’s Wall as a border between the Roman Empire and the hostile peoples further to the north. The Roman Wall sweeps downwards towards Housesteads which is a well preserved example of a Roman Fort layout. From here the ups and downs of the crags take over with the next major view point at Hotbank Crags which looks over Crag Lough – the only lake adjacent to the Wall – and Winshield Crags.
Hidden in the ups and downs beyond Crag Lough is the much photographed Sycamore Gap with England’s favourite tree. Looking east from Steel Rigg is another iconic view of Hadrian’s Wall. Moving onwards up Winshield Crags is the highest point along the Wall – again with magnificent views to the east. From Winshield Crags it is downhill past Caw Gap to Cawfields and Cawfields Quarry and pool. From here a wander over the Nine Nicks of Thirlwall takes you to the last of the crags at Walltown and eventually to the quarry with its pond. Look out for the Roman Army Museum. The final point of interest in this Middle Section of Hadrian’s Wall is the ruins of Thirlwall Castle.
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