Tag: Hadrian’s Wall
Hadrian’s Wall
Romans in The North East (3): Mithras
The worship of the God Mithras, although originating in Persia, had come to the Roman Empire through the Greeks. It … More
Romans in The North East (2)
For many centuries during the Roman occupation the area around Newcastle was the frontier between the Roman Empire and the … More
Romans in the North East (1)
For many centuries during the Roman occupation the area around Newcastle was the frontier between the Roman Empire and the … More
Corbridge (3): gods and dieties
The collection of altars found at Corbridge speaks to the diversity of the people who lived there and of their … More
Corbridge (2)
It is unclear when it started to develop but by 200 AD a substantial civilian settlement had developed around the … More
Corbridge (1)
Corbridge is a small town, 25 miles inland from the North Sea along the valley of the River Tyne. To … More
Hadrian’s Wall – Walk with the Romans – Steel Rigg
Originally posted on Tammy Tour Guide:
Hadrian’s Wall – rugged splendour Hadrian’s Wall is one of the most impressive ancient monuments in…
Arbeia Roman fort: The strongroom
One thing I have not seen before in other forts that I have visited is the strongroom which was built … More
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