Roman Wall, West of Former Vicarage

No. 157 of 1,689 in Northumberland, No. 99 for history. History, 7.8 km from Haltwhistle, just outside Northumberland National Park.

A Grade I listed stretch of Roman Wall lying west of a former vicarage.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Grade I listedHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.62 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Herding Hill Farm CampingStay, 1.3 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkCamping
Chapel house farm walkers campsiteStay, 6.4 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkCamping
Haltwhistle - Camping and Caravanning Club SiteStay, 2.9 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkCamping
Blenkinsopp Castle Home ParkStay, 4.3 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Wallace Arms4.2 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Black Bullin Haltwhistle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
House of Meg Cafe7.8 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Samson Inn7.5 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Roman Army Museum4.4 km from HaltwhistleHistory and heritage
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre9.5 km from Haltwhistle, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Mr George's Museum of Timein Haltwhistle, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Haltwhistle Poolin Haltwhistle, just outside the parkRainy day

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