Hadrian's Wall, Temple of Mithras, Northumberland. Open daily. Free.
Details
Accessibility:
- The site is situated in a field, not advisable for wheelchair users or buggies.
- Parking can be found at Northumberland National Parks car park.
Brief Description:
- The site is situated in a field, not advisable for wheelchair users or buggies.
- Parking can be found at Northumberland National Parks car park.
Brief Description:
This interesting temple to the god Mithras is situated near Carrawburgh Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall. According to legend, the eastern god Mithras had captured and killed the primeval bull in a cave.
Further Information:
Address:
Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 5AY (nearest post code given according to Ordinance Survey)
Website:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/temple-of-mithras-carrawburgh-hadrians-wall/
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/temple-of-mithras-carrawburgh-hadrians-wall/
Opening Hours:
Open daily (within reasonable daylight hours)
Directions:
Situated at approximately at B6318 Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4DB (nearest post code given according to Ordinance Survey - Carrow Farm)
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Transport:
For more local travel information go to: http://www.humshaughparish.org.uk/?page_id=78
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