Wallsend Segedunum Fort

A military settlement marking the eastern end of the Wall on the banks of the Tyne. Parts of the fort and a length of Wall are visible. There are plans to develop the site over the next few years. A section of Wall is reconstructed.

The fort of Segedunum was strategically located at the point where a short northward flowing section of the River Tyne suddenly turns east towards the sea. East of here the Tyne provided a natural continuation of Roman defences. This is demonstrated by the fact that one of the defensive walls of Wallsend fort actually extended into the River Tyne itself.

Open: Any time

Admission: Free

5km/3miles from Tyne Tunnel on A187.

Tel: 0191 200 8535 (Whitley Bay TIC)

Limited parking available. Bus and Metro service

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