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KENNEL CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW190E
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionKennel Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a cold winter day. The agriculture of the higher more exposed middle section of the Roman Wall is confined to sheep and cattle.£45.00–£475.00 -
KENNEL CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW190P
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionSnow clouds clearing after a light snowfall at Kennel Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Behind the line of trees to the west is Housesteads Roman Fort.£45.00–£475.00 -
KENNEL CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW190R
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionKennel Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a bright autumn evening. This picture shows how the topography enhanced the barrier created by the Wall.£45.00–£475.00 -
KENNEL CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW190S
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionKennel Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland on a bright autumn evening. This picture shows the undulations of the Whinsill Fault disappearing into the far distance.£45.00–£475.00 -
KENNEL CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW192D
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA cool and breezy autumn evening on Kennel Crags on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. Here the Roman Wall has been replaced in time by a simple boundary wall. To the west are Housesteads, Cuddy's, Hotbank and Whinshield Crags.£45.00–£475.00 -
KNAG BURN GATEWAY – HOUSESTEADS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW194B
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionLooking west across Knag Burn Gateway on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland to the last vestiges of a colourful sunset over Housesteads Crags at the end of an otherwise dreary winter day.£45.00–£475.00 -
KNAG BURN GATEWAY – HOUSESTEADS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW194C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionLooking west across Knag Burn Gateway on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland to the last vestiges of a colourful sunset over Housesteads Crags at the end of an otherwise dreary winter day.£45.00–£475.00 -
KNAG BURN GATEWAY – HOUSESTEADS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW194E
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionLooking west across Knag Burn Gateway on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland to the last vestiges of a colourful sunset over Housesteads Crags at the end of an otherwise dreary winter day.£45.00–£475.00 -
KNAG BURN GATEWAY – HOUSESTEADS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW195B
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA winter afternoon on Hadrian's Wall at Knag Burn Gateway in Northumberland. This was the only control point on Hadrian's Wall not incorporated into a Fort or Milecastle.£45.00–£475.00 -
KNAG BURN GATEWAY – HOUSESTEADS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW195D
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA winter afternoon on Hadrian's Wall at Knag Burn Gateway in Northumberland. This was the only control point on Hadrian's Wall not incorporated into a Fort or Milecastle.£45.00–£475.00 -
KNAG BURN GATEWAY – HOUSESTEADS CRAGS – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW196C
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionKnag Burn Gateway below Housesteads Roman Fort in Northumberland. The burn flows under The Roman Wall and was the nearest source of water to The Fort.£45.00–£475.00 -
THE GRANARY – HOUSESTEADS ROMAN FORT – HADRIAN’S WALL – HW199D
Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall - Middle SectionA beautiful winter morning at the granary at Housesteads Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall after a light snowfall. The snow highlights the pillars of the hypocaust - the under floor heating system.£45.00–£250.00
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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