Hadrian's Wall Transnational World Heritage Site

Hadrian's Wall lies between Bowness-on -Solway in Cumbria to Wallsend in Tyne and Wear some c.73.5 miles. It represents the most substantial and complete Imperial Frontier anywhere within the Roman Empire. The Wall and its component parts (including Vallum, Ditch and Military Way) all form part of the UNESCO Transnational World Heritage Site Frontiers of the Roman Empire. The World Heritage Site extends c. 110 miles to include Ravenglass in Cumbria and Arbeia fort in South Shields.

The Wall runs through Newcastle from Throckley to Walker. The Tyne and Wear Archaeology Service work to avoid damage to this internationally significant monument by reviewing planning applications throughout Newcastle and North Tyneside which are on the line of the Frontier.

Parts of the monument are Scheduled (22 designations within Tyne and Wear). Scheduled Monument Consent is required from Historic England to carry out any work in these designated areas.

Use our interactive map of the Historic Environment and Conservation in Newcastle for more information.

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