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LIMESTONE CORNER – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW163B
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe North Ditch at Limestone Corner on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland at the end of a fine winter's day. The rock here is quartz-dolerite whinstone and not limestone as the name suggests.£45.00–£250.00 -
LIMESTONE CORNER – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW164B
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe North Ditch of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a clear winter's late afternoon. There was one large rock in the middle of the ditch that even the Romans gave up trying to move.£45.00–£250.00 -
TEMPLE OF MITHRAS – BROCOLITIA – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW171E
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe Temple of Mithras at Brocolitia on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland at sunrise in mid-winter. This was one of three Temples at Brocolitia.£45.00–£475.00 -
TEMPLE OF MITHRAS – BROCOLITIA – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW171H
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe Temple of Mithras at Brocolitia on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland at sunrise in mid-winter. This was one of three Temples at Brocolitia.£45.00–£475.00 -
TEMPLE OF MITHRAS – BROCOLITIA – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW171T
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe Temple of Mithras at Brocolitia on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland with a dramatic, atmospheric in mid-winter sunrise. This was one of three Temples at Brocolitia.£45.00–£475.00 -
TEMPLE OF MITHRAS – BROCOLITIA – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW171V
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe Temple of Mithras at Brocolitia on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland with a dramatic, atmospheric in mid-winter sunrise. This was one of three Temples at Brocolitia.£45.00–£475.00 -
TEMPLE OF MITHRAS – BROCOLITIA – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW173A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionSpring sunset at the Mithraic Temple at Brocolitia on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Originally this was the site of three temples.£45.00–£475.00 -
TEMPLE OF MITHRAS – BROCOLITIA – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW173E
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe Temple of Mithras at Brocolitia on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland at sunset in the spring. This was one of three Temples at Brocolitia.£45.00–£475.00 -
BROCOLITIA – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW175D
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA blustery winter morning at Brocolitia on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. The sky was dark and dramatic. The sheep almost shone in the low sun.£45.00–£475.00 -
SEWINGSHIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW180A
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionLate on a cold winter afternoon on Sewingshields Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland looking west over Broomlee Lough. The last Ice Age revealed several strata of rock at an angle - the main one was utilised for Hadrian's Wall.£45.00–£475.00 -
SEWINGSHIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW180J
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionThe top of Sewingshields Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a bitterly cold winter evening. This one of the highest points on Hadrian's Wall with far reaching views to the west.£45.00–£475.00 -
SEWINGSHIELDS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW181
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionBetween Kennel Crags and Sewingshields Crags is the old cattle drovers overnight stopping point of Busy Gap. Many cattle would mysteriously disappear overnight. The local inhabitants acquired the title of The Busy Gap Rogues.£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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