Viewpoints · Scottish Lowlands
Segedunum Fort Viewing Tower
Segedunum Fort Viewing Tower is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wallsend · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Segedunum Fort Viewing Tower is a named viewpoint in the Scottish Lowlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wallsend, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area NE28.
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Place summary
Segedunum Fort Viewing Tower is a viewpoint located in North Tyneside, within the Scottish Lowlands. This structure offers a vantage point over the remnants of the Roman fort, which is part of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site. The tower provides insights into the historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9884, -1.5310
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE28 6HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
- Phone
- +44 191 278 4217
- Nearest railway station
- Wallsend — 0.2 km
- Opening
- 10:00-15:00 (winter); 10:00-17:00 (summer)
- Official site
- www.segedunumromanfort.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n4626121218 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Segedunum Fort Viewing Tower?
- Segedunum Fort Viewing Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE28 6HR), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- Is Segedunum Fort Viewing Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Segedunum Fort Viewing Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Segedunum Fort Viewing Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Wallsend, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE28 6HR.