Hadrian’s Wallsend
The remains of the Roman fort of Segedunum, marking the eastern end of Hadrian’s wall and its new interpretation centre.
Recent excavations by Newcastle University of the remains of Segedunum, the enormous fort marking the extreme eastern end of Hadrian's Wall, have resulted in what has been claimed to be the most detailed examination of a fort throughout the entire Roman empire. After eight years out of sight of the public, Segedunum and its accompanying interpretation centre re-opened this summer affording visitors a glimpse of 'the only original section of Hadrian's Wall hi the first seven miles of it', and revealing the exposed ground plan of the fort that is unique in its completeness.
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