Milecastle 7, Hadrian's Wall

Name: Milecastle 7
Address: Hadrian's Wall, United Kingdom

#35 among attractions in Hadrian's Wall

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Milecastle 7 was a milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall. The milecastle itself has not been discovered by archaeologists and its presumed location lies beneath a modern housing development. Roman finds have been made in the area and the associated structure of Turret 7B is a significant surviving structure of the wall. ()

Coordinates: 54°58'55"N, 1°41'0"W

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Benwell and ScotswoodHadrian's Wall United Kingdom

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Milecastle 7 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Scotswood Bridge, Scotswood Railway Bridge, Condercum, Blaydon Bridge.

1 miS
Bridge
Scotswood Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
27 min walk • Scotswood Bridge is one of the main bridges crossing the River Tyne in North East England. It links the west end of Newcastle upon Tyne on the north bank of the river with the MetroCentre and Blaydon in Gateshead on the south bank.
1 miSW
Bridge
Scotswood Railway Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
27 min walk • Scotswood Railway Bridge is a pipeline bridge and former railway bridge crossing the River Tyne in North East England. It previously carried the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway between Scotswood and Blaydon stations.
0.9 miSE
Area
Condercum, Hadrian's Wall
24 min walk • Condercum was a Roman fort on the site of the modern-day Condercum Estate in Benwell, a suburb of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
1 miSW
Bridge
Blaydon Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne
26 min walk • Blaydon Bridge is one of the main bridges crossing the River Tyne in North East England linking Scotswood in Newcastle upon Tyne and Blaydon in Gateshead.
0.9 miSE
Ancient Roman architecture
Antenociticus, Newcastle upon Tyne
24 min walk • In Romano-British worship, the local god Antenociticus, also recorded as "Anociticus" at the same temple site in Benwell, was possibly worshipped as source of inspiration and intercession in military affairs.
1 miW
Area
Milecastle 8, Hadrian's Wall
27 min walk • Milecastle 8 was a milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall. Its remains are located in West Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne. The milecastle has two associated turret structures that are known as turret 8A and turret 8B.
1.2 miE
Area
Milecastle 4, Hadrian's Wall
31 min walk • Milecastle 4 was a milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall. Its remains exist beneath the Newcastle Arts Centre at 67-75 Westgate Road.
0.7 miSE
Park
Benwell Nature Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
19 min walk • Benwell Nature Park is a Local Nature Reserve in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Many natural habitats have been established including a pond and marsh, meadows and hedgerows, woodlands and stone outcrops.
0.9 miSE
Area
Milecastle 6, Hadrian's Wall
25 min walk • Milecastle 6 was a milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall.
0.4 miW
Neighbourhood
Denton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne
11 min walk • Denton Burn is an area located in Central Newcastle, approximately 4 miles to the west of the city centre of Newcastle upon Tyne in England, United Kingdom.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne
21 min walk • Benwell is an area in the West End of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Milecastle 7?

Nearby attractions include East Denton, Newcastle upon Tyne (4 min walk), Denton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne (11 min walk), Slatyford, Newcastle upon Tyne (16 min walk), Benwell Nature Park, Newcastle upon Tyne (19 min walk).

How to get to Milecastle 7 by public transport?

The nearest stations to Milecastle 7:

Bus

Denton Road-West Road-Sw/B • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Denton Burn • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Train

Blaydon (42 min walk)