Milecastle 1, Hadrian's Wall

Name: Milecastle 1
Address: Hadrian's Wall, United Kingdom

#96 among attractions in Hadrian's Wall

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Milecastle 1 was a milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall. It was located near the valley of Stott's Pow. Its remains are covered over, and are located beneath the recreation ground at Miller's Dene. Early excavations and investigations of Turret 0B were mistakenly interpreted as Milecastle 1. The Milecastle sits within the parish of Wallsend. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°58'57"N, 1°33'18"W

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WalkergateHadrian's Wall United Kingdom

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Milecastle 1 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newcastle Stadium, People's Theatre, St Luke's Church, Wallsend.

0.5 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Dog track
Newcastle Stadium, Newcastle upon Tyne
13 min walk • Newcastle Stadium, more commonly known as St. James' Park, is an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This historic stadium is home to Newcastle United Football Club and holds a special place in the hearts of football...
1.3 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
People's Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne
34 min walk • The People's Theatre is an amateur theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Originally located in the city centre, the People's Theatre moved to its current site, adjacent to the Coast Road in Heaton, in 1962. It shows approximately 13 productions a year including a full-scale family pantomime.
1 miNE
Church
St Luke's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
26 min walk • The Church of St Luke is a Church of England Grade II* listed church located in the centre of Wallsend, North Tyneside, next to Station Road.
1.1 miNE
Town, Area
Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne
27 min walk • Wallsend, historically Wallsend on Tyne, is a town in North Tyneside, England. It derives its name from its location at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall. It has a population of 43,842 and lies 3.5 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
1.3 miNE
City hall
Wallsend Town Hall, Jarrow
33 min walk • Wallsend Town Hall is a municipal building on High Street East in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of North Tyneside Council from 1974 to 2008, is a Grade II listed building.
1.4 miSW
54°58'7"N • 1°34'56"W
Mushroom Works, Newcastle upon Tyne
37 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Art
1 miNE
Excavated Roman fort and baths with museum
Segedunum, Hadrian's Wall
25 min walk • Segedunum was a Roman fort at modern-day Wallsend, North Tyneside in North East England. The fort lay at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall near the banks of the River Tyne, forming the easternmost portion of the wall.
0.8 miNE
Area
Milecastle 0, Hadrian's Wall
20 min walk • Milecastle 0 is a possible milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall which may have preexisted the fort of Segedunum. Although its existence has been suggested by historian Peter Hill, no evidence of this milecastle has been found.
0.9 miSW
Area
Milecastle 2, Hadrian's Wall
24 min walk • Milecastle 2 was a milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall. No remains are currently visible, having been built over, but its probable location is at or near the junction of the A187 Fossway and Tunstall Avenue, in the parish of Wallsend.
1 miNE
Hiking trail, Hiking
Roman Heritage Way, Newcastle upon Tyne
27 min walk • The Roman Heritage Way is a long-distance path in England and Scotland. It covers parts of Cumbria, Northumberland, the Scottish Borders, and Tyneside. The Way was developed from sections of the Hadrian's Wall Path, the Pennine Way, Dere Street, the St. Cuthbert's Way, and a set of Core Paths around Newtown St Boswells and Melrose.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne
28 min walk • Byker is a district in the south-east of the city and metropolitan borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is bordered by Heaton to the north and Shieldfield to the north-east.