On the opposite bank of Chesters Roman Fort are the crumbling remains of a Roman bridge across the River Tyne. This once glorious and architecturally-beautiful bridge is one of the most remarkable survivals on Hadrian's Wall and is in the care of English Heritage.

Marty McG

February 18, 2022

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Graet palce to admire just how good the Romans were at engineering and building, how did they manage to move and carve such heavy boulders?

Suzannah

July 15, 2021

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Look out for the large phallus - symbol of Roman prosperity!

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Elevation 60 m

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.

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Chollerford, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4EN

www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/chesters-bridge-abutment-hadrians-wall/

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/

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Chesters Roman Bridge Ruins – Planetrees Roman Wall Section loop from Wall

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