Cawfields Roman Wall
United Kingdom
Cawfields boasts one of the best preserved and most scenic stretches of Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. The wall at Cawfields stretches across a steeply sloped site and terminates abruptly in high cliffs, where the land has been cut away by quarrying. On this stretch of the Wall is a large milecastle, easily accessed on foot.
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1Orientation
Welcome to Cawfields, a site that uniquely captures the collision of Roman antiquity and Victorian industrialism. As you stand here, you are looking at one of the most dramatic and well-preserved sections of Hadrian's Wall. …
앱에서 듣기2Milecastle 42: The Gate to the North
As you climb the short, steep slope from the quarry, you arrive at Milecastle 42, also known as the Cawfields Milecastle. This is one of the most impressive of the eighty-odd small forts that once punctuated the wall at every…
앱에서 듣기3The Quarry Lake: Reclaimed Industry
Descending back toward the water, we can reflect on the Cawfields Quarry itself. Until the 1940s, this was a site of noise and industry. …
앱에서 듣기4Hole Gap and the Foundation Stones
Just to the west of the Milecastle lies 'Hole Gap,' a natural break in the crags where the wall descends to a lower level. Here, you can get a close-up look at the 'foundation stones' of the wall. …
앱에서 듣기5The Military Way: The Road of the Legions
Running just to the south of the wall at Cawfields is a stretch of the 'Military Way.' This was the arterial road of the frontier, a well-engineered stone track that allowed for the rapid deployment of troops. If a sentry at a…
앱에서 듣기6Flora and Fauna of the Crags
The landscape around Cawfields is not just a graveyard of stone; it is a vibrant ecological habitat. The Whin Sill provides a unique environment for specialized plants. …
앱에서 듣기7Archaeological Heritage and Modern Preservation
As we conclude this part of the tour, it is worth considering the ongoing work of archaeologists and conservators at Cawfields. The site is a 'Scheduled Ancient Monument,' meaning it is protected by law from unauthorized changes. …
앱에서 듣기8Closing
Our exploration of Cawfields concludes here, amid the dramatic silence of the quarry and the steadfast ruins of the wall. We have traced the footsteps of the Second Augustan Legion through Milecastle 42, pondered the industrial…
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| 위치 | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 활동 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 54.9869, -2.4544 |
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