Benwell Fort (Condercum), Roman road
Benwell Fort (Condercum), Roman road
HER Number
5273
District
Newcastle
Site Name
Benwell Fort (Condercum), Roman road
Place
Benwell
Map Sheet
NZ26SW
Class
Transport
Site Type: Broad
Road Transport Site
Site Type: Specific
Road
General Period
ROMAN
Specific Period
Roman 43 to 410
Form of Evidence
Find
Description
A road ran from the south gate of the fort (HER 208) to the vallum crossing (HER 5264). MacLauchlan's 19th century survey shows a possible causeway continuing down the hill to the mansio (HER 5265).
Easting
421560
Northing
564660
Grid Reference
NZ421560564660
Sources
<< HER 5273 >> Tyne and Wear Museums, 1991, The Roman Fort at Benwell and Its Environs, A survey of the extent and presentation of the archaeological remains