Name: Cawfields Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
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Cawfields Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall

Haltwhistle NE49 9PJ, UK

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At Cawfields is a dramatic stretch of Hadrian’s Wall on a steep slope, one of the highest standing sections of the Wall. Within its length there are turrets and an impressive milecastle, which was probably built by the Second Legion Augusta.

The best-preserved sections of Hadrian’s Wall are within its central sector, where it crosses high uplands along the edge of a dramatic rock outcrop, the Great Whin Sill. One section traverses Cawfields Crags, where the Wall has been conserved over a distance of about three-quarters of a mile. At its western end, at Hole Gap near the abandoned Cawfields Quarry, lie the impressive remains of milecastle 42, and at the eastern end are the foundations of turret 41a, close to a deep pass through the Great Whin Sill at Caw Gap.

Free Entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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The best-preserved sections of Hadrian’s Wall are within its central sector, where it crosses high uplands along the edge of a dramatic rock outcrop, the Great Whin Sill. One section traverses Cawfields Crags, where the Wall has been conserved over a distance of about three-quarters of a mile. At its western end, at Hole Gap near the abandoned Cawfields Quarry, lie the impressive remains of milecastle 42, and at the eastern end are the foundations of turret 41a, close to a deep pass through the Great Whin Sill at Caw Gap.
Hadrian’s Wall at Cawfields: Hadrian’s Wall on Cawfields Crags includes a short section at the wonderfully named Thorny Doors, where it survives on a steep slope, up to 14 courses or 3 metres high. This is one of the tallest surviving sections along the Wall’s entire length.
At the eastern end of the crags, the Wall descends a moderate slope to Caw Gap, where a modern road crosses its line. Here the Roman builders cut a deep ditch (which is still visible) on the north side, alongside and parallel to the Wall, to give it greater protection.
On the higher ground on Cawfields Crags, where the northward slope is steep, such extra protection was unnecessary. However, another short section of ditch appears at the western end of Cawfields Crags, near milecastle 42, where the Wall once again descends to lower ground at Hole Gap.
The tumbled remains of Hadrian’s Wall on Cawfields Crags were taken into state guardianship in 1960 following a long campaign to protect them (and other sections). For many years previously, the remains had been threatened or damaged by quarrying, and a large stretch of the Wall was destroyed by the working of Cawfields Quarry from 1902. Once protected, the remains at Cawfields were exposed and conserved between 1960 and 1973.

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Parking: Cawfields is one of the easiest Hadrian's Wall milecastles to reach by car. There is a Northumberland National Park car park next to the site, not managed by English Heritage.
Toilets: Toilets can be found in the car park.

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Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cawfields-roman-wall-hadrians-wall/opening-times/

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.

Address: Haltwhistle NE49 9PJ, UK

Post Code: NE49 9PJ

Council: Northumberland

County: Northumberland

Road Access: 1 1⁄4 miles north of Haltwhistle, off B6318.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: Cawfields is one of the easiest Hadrian's Wall milecastles to reach by car. There is a Northumberland National Park car park next to the site, not managed by English Heritage.