Washing Wells Roman Fort

fort · 43 AD – 410 AD

The site of a Roman fort has been identified via aerial photos. It is situated in agricultural land on Dunston Hill overlooking the River Tyne, 3 miles southwest of Newcastle and ca. 1 km southeast of Whickham.

Coordinates
54.93610, -1.65859
Dating
attested

Sources

See Washing Wells Roman Fort on the map →

Washing Wells Roman Fort — Ancient Maps