Things to do in Melkridge, Northumberland
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Melkridge, Northumberland.
History and Heritage in Melkridge
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Melkridge.
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Hadrian's Wall Cawfields Roman Wall | English Heritage
A fine stretch of Hadrian's Wall on a steep slope, with turrets and
an impressive milecastle, probably built by the Second Legion.
Winshields Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
The highest point on the Wall, in rugged country with spectacular
views.
Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
One of the best places of all to see the Wall, dramatically snaking
and diving along the crags of the Whin Sill.
Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Hadrian's Wall is an epic World Heritage Site, marching 73 miles from sea to sea across some of the wildest and most dramatic country in England.
Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A fascinating tourist attraction in North East England, Housesteads is the most complete Roman fort in Britain. Set where Hadrian's Wall climbs to the top of a dramatic escarpment.
Sewingshields Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A length of Wall with milecastle remains, impressively sited along the Whin Sill, commanding fine views of many prehistoric and later earthworks to the north.
Willowford Wall, Turrets and Bridge - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A fine 914 metre (2,999 feet) stretch of Wall, including two turrets and impressive bridge remains beside the River Irthing. Linked by a bridge to Birdoswald Roman Fort.
Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A mile-long section of the Wall, rebuilt in stone later in Hadrian's reign. It is linked to Birdoswald Roman Fort.
Carrawburgh Roman Fort and Temple of Mithras - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
One of 16 forts along Hadrian’s Wall, Carrawburgh once housed about 500 soldiers responsible for defending the frontier. Nearby stands a fascinating temple to the god Mithras, with facsimiles of altars found during excavation.
Leahill Turret and Piper Sike Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Turrets west of Birdoswald: Piper Sike has a cooking-hearth.
Pike Hill Signal Tower - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
The remains of one of a network of signal towers predating Hadrian's Wall, Pike Hill was later joined to the Wall at an angle of 45 degrees.
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The Great Outdoors in Melkridge
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Melkridge.
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Butterburn Flow | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Wild and remote area of blanket bog on the Cumbria-Northumberland border alive in spring to the haunting cries of the curlew. Cloudberry, great sundew and bog rosemary and several species of sphagnum moss are found.
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Allen
Rowfoot
Greenhead
Whitfield Hall
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Coanwood
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Lambley
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West Allen
Bearsbridge
Langley
Halton Lea Gate
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Eals
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