Brunton Turret, Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland
Details
Accessibility:
- Parking is available at Chester Roman Fort which is a 20 minute walk away along the Chesters Roman Trail.
- Please note that the terrain around the turret is uneven the turret is situated in a grassy field.
- Please note that the terrain around the turret is uneven the turret is situated in a grassy field.
Brief Description:
A short section of Hadrian's Wall, 69 metres in length including a surviving piece of turret two and a half metres high, built by men of the Twentieth Legion. The interior of the turret features the remains of an altar. The turret itself is just a short distance from Chester Roman Fort.
Further Information:
Address:
Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4EJ
Website:
Opening Hours:
Open daily (reasonable times in daylight hours)
Directions:
Situated at Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4EJ, OS NY921698
Transport:
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Location
Nearest Venues
Low Brunton, Hexham, Northumberland
216 metres*
Chollerford, Northumberland, Always Open
797 metres*
965 metres*
1.59 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.