Northumberland

Contents

1 Linked Documents
2 Altar dedicated to Jupiter of Doliche, Caelestis Brigantia, and Salus – Corbridge
3 Brough Law, Breamish Valley, Northumberland – Bronze Age Terracing
4 Hadrian’s Wall
5 Housesteads Roman Fort
6 Morpeth Clock Tower
7 Norham Fort
8 Woden Law Hill Fort

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Arka Unskel hillfort, Highlands

Arka Unskel is 2½ miles ESE of Arisaig at NM693839 and has also been known as Arisaig Fort, Ard Ghaunsgoik Read more

Castle Hill, Almondbury

Castle Hill’s imposing silhouette hides a great prehistoric fort, Norman castle and Victorian tower. Thanks to Varley’s trenches and the Read more

West Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

The County of North Yorkshire is a small part of what was once a much larger collection of tribes in Read more

Cumbria

Cumbria’s dramatic landscapes are the product of a 500-million-year geological saga, punctuated by mountain-building, volcanic upheaval, Limestone burial, tectonic extension Read more

Barwick in Elmet Iron Age Hill Fort

"The scale and function of the Earthworks, which may comprise a rampart, a ditch and a counterscarp bank, is massive Read more

Boltby Scar Iron Age Hill Fort

This Iron Age Hill Fort is mostly unrecorded and minimal information is available. A site visit is required to further Read more

East Witton Camp

The Earthwork known in the National Trust inventory as East Witton Camp lies on the north-facing slope of Braithwaite Banks, Read more

Greta Bridge Roman Fort

The fort lies between the River Greta and the Tutta Beck, just south of their junction, while the Rom,an Road Read more

Maiden Castle Fort Pooley Bridge

A superbly circular "fort", built on the side of the hill, which seems to be a Brigantian fashion (see below). Read more

Maiden Castle Fort Reeth

For over five hundred years, the miners and smelters of Reeth produced mountains of precious lead. The lead ores from Read more

Stanwick Hill Fort

Stanwick is very close to the Scotch Corner junction of the A1, close to Darlington. From Scotch Corner, take the Read more

The county of Northumberland, with its rich tapestry of history, has undergone significant transformation since 50 AD. Initially, under Roman occupation, Northumberland was a frontier zone, where Hadrian's Wall marked the edge of the Roman Empire. Post-Roman Britain saw the region become a part of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria, a name meaning 'north of the Humber', reflecting its vast expanse. The area was a site of frequent conflicts during the Middle Ages, with the Scottish Wars of Independence leaving a lasting impact on its cultural and physical landscape. The Industrial Revolution marked a turning point for Northumberland, as it became a powerhouse for coal mining, contributing significantly to the economic growth of Britain. This period saw a surge in population and urban development. However, the decline of heavy industries in the 20th century led to economic challenges and a shift towards a more rural character.