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Follies · North East England

Roman temple in North Tyneside

In or near Wallsend.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair accessible🐾 Dog-friendly£

Roman temple in North Tyneside — a temple folly in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Segedunum visitor centre - geograph.org.uk - 3440848

Steve Fareham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Wallsend · 0.2 km
  • Paid entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Roman temple in North Tyneside is a temple folly located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2018

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Segedunum Roman Fort marks the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall and offers visitors a glimpse into Roman history. The site features a reconstructed fort, a museum, and sections of the wall itself, providing educational experiences for all ages.

Place summary

The Roman temple in North Tyneside is a folly located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is a remnant of the Roman influence in Britain, reflecting the architectural styles of the era. Its designation as a folly highlights its ornamental purpose rather than a functional one.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.9879, -1.5323
Parish
North Tyneside, unparished area
Postcode
NE28 6HR
Parliamentary constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Phone
+44 191 278 4217
Nearest railway station
Wallsend0.2 km
Opening
Daily 10am–5pm; outdoor site closes at 4.30pm

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Roman temple in North Tyneside?
Roman temple in North Tyneside is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE28 6HR), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
What is Roman temple in North Tyneside?
Roman temple in North Tyneside — a temple folly in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Roman temple in North Tyneside?
The nearest railway station is Wallsend, about 0.2 km away. The nearest town is Wallsend. Drivers can use postcode NE28 6HR.
How do I get to Roman temple in North Tyneside?
The nearest railway station is Wallsend, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE28 6HR.