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.

Linked Documents

Altar dedicated to Jupiter of Doliche, Caelestis Brigantia, and Salus – Corbridge

"To eternal Jupiter of Doliche and to Caelestis Brigantia and to Salus Gaius Julius Apolinaris, centurion of the Sixth Legion,...

Brough Law, Breamish Valley, Northumberland – Bronze Age Terracing

Summary and supplemental information in relation to the publication: Early‐Middle Bronze-Age Agricultural Terraces in North-East England: Morphology, Dating & Cultural...

Hadrian’s Wall

Hadrian's Wall, known to the Romans as Vallum Hadriani, was a grand fortification stretching across the width of what is...

Housesteads Roman Fort

Carved Heads from Housesteads Roman Fort

Morpeth Clock Tower

The Morpeth Clock Tower, a distinguished landmark in Northumberland, stands as a testament to the town's rich history. Constructed between...

Norham Fort

Norham Iron Age Hill Fort

Woden Law Hill Fort

Wodens Law is actually the name of the great mountain that the Hill Fort is perched upon. Ok, so its...

Portable Antiquities News

PUBLIC-E229C5 BROOCH ROMAN

An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman Colchester derivative brooch of the Harlow double-lug type, dating from c. AD 20-100. The wings, which are C-shaped in section, the spring and approximately half of the bow survive; [...]

PUBLIC-E1FA81 BUTTON POST MEDIEVAL

A fragment of a cast copper alloy button probbly of post-medieval date. The button has a simple line around the outer edge; no other decoration is visible. The reverse is slightly concaved and the edge [...]

PUBLIC-E1DD56 MOUNT MEDIEVAL

An incomplete iron mount of probable medieval date. The mount is formed of a thin sheet of iron; the rearward end is now broken and distorted. The mount is broadly triangular in plan with the [...]

PUBLIC-E1B086 MOUNT POST MEDIEVAL

A complete but now crushed pressed copper alloy mount of probable modern date, c. 19th / early 20th century. The mount was originally cruciform in shape, with each arm terminating in an equal armed cross with [...]

PUBLIC-E184C0 COIN WEIGHT POST MEDIEVAL

A cimplete cast copper square coin weight dating to the late Georgian period, c. 1760-1773. The weight has 10:6 stamped on one side, representing 10 shillings and six pence - interestingly the 1 is upside [...]

PUBLIC-E12132 SCRAPER (TOOL) NEOLITHIC

A complete flint scraper of Neolithic to early Bronze Age date, c. 4000-2100 BC. The scaper has been formed on a tertiary flake of a mottled blue/black flint which has limited surface re-patination. The striking [...]

PUBLIC-E0C8D6 COIN MEDIEVAL

A silver Scottish cut farthing of William I 'The Lion' (AD 1164-1214), dating to the period c. AD 1205-1230 (Short Cross Phase B). Stuck in Roxburgh. Spink 2003 no. 5023. [...]

PUBLIC-DFF8E8 COIN MEDIEVAL

A silver cut farthing of Henry II (AD 1154-1189) dating to the period AD 1180-1185. Class 1a-1b (probably the latter). Struck by the moneyer Rodbert/Rodberd at an uncertain mint. North N962-963. [...]

SUR-CDC51A BROOCH MEDIEVAL

A cast copper alloy Medieval annular brooch, circa 13th-15th century. The frame is 22mm in diameter, plano-convex in cross section and decorated with seven moulded oval lobes; an eighth lobe is divided by a constriction for a pin, [...]

SUR-CD337F BROOCH ROMAN

An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Trumpet type (Mackreth (2011) Chapter 5, Part 1, TR 3.3a, Plate 86 number 14176) dating to c. AD 80 - 200. The head is missing; the bow [...]

OXON-CCF22D COIN ROMAN

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-337) dating to AD 324-5 (Reece Period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting camp gateway with two towers and star in between. Mint of London. RIC Vol 7( p.116) No. 296.Note: [...]

OXON-CC3AF4 COIN MEDIEVAL

A worn silver soldino of Doge Tommaso Mocenigo of Venice (AD 1414 - 1423). Venice mint, mint control mark: star above F. S MARCVS VENETI reverse type depicting the winged lion of St. Mark facing within a [...]

OXON-CBE0E1 COIN MEDIEVAL

A Medieval silver groat of Edward III (1327 - 1377), dating to AD 1352-3. Fourth coinage, pre-treaty, series D. Mint of London. North (1991: 50) No. 1152.The coin was restored by the finder before recording. [...]

SUR-CB8D33 BUCKLE MEDIEVAL

A copper alloy buckle plate of Medieval to post Medieval date, comprising a rectangular strip of metal which was folded around the strap bar on the buckle frame (now missing). The plate was retained with a [...]

SUR-CB522D COIN ROMAN

A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II, dating to AD 347-348 (Reece Period 17). VICTORIAE D D AVG GQ NN reverse type depicting two victories holding wreaths, standing facing each other. Mint of Trier. AS LRBC Vol I [...]

OXON-CA9622 COIN EARLY MEDIEVAL

An Early Medieval silver Primary Phase sceatta of Series D (type 2c D210) dating c. AD 700-715.Obverse: crude radiate bust right, with V O behind head. Reverse: cross pommee with pellets in angles, Vs around. I O [...]

NMS-CA93E2 BROOCH MEDIEVAL

Medieval copper-alloy annular brooch, featuring two raised collets with missing glass or gem settings. The frame is otherwise complete and a little over half of the pin survives in situ. The frame is oval and [...]

HESH-CA5EA4 PIPE TAMPER POST MEDIEVAL

An incomplete copper alloy post medieval pipe tamper of a pedestal style or an incomplete spoon handle, dating to c. AD 1700 - 1800. Only the terminal remains, which is flat, circular and undecorated. Below this is circumferential collar, this expands [...]

HESH-CA210F BUCKLE MEDIEVAL

A complete copper alloy plain double looped 'spectacle' buckle frame of Medieval to Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1350 -1650.The buckle consists of a double looped frame with a narrow strap bar. The outer face has bevelled edges. [...]

OXON-C9D888 ARROWHEAD MEDIEVAL

An incomplete iron socketed arrowhead dating to the Medieval period, c. 1250 - 1500. The head is a long triangular shape and in longitudinal section it narrows from the tip which is 1.4mm to 9.4mm at [...]