Archaeological sites · North East England
Walwick
Walwick in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Walwick is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Walwick is a hamlet in the parish of Humshaugh, Northumberland, England near Hadrian's Wall. Nearby villages include Chollerford and Low Brunton. Chesters Roman Fort is also a nearby attraction.
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Background
History
In 1789, it was reported there were "remains of a "considerable castle at Wallwick" or a tower house. A 1956 investigation of the site failed to uncover these reported ruins; it was speculated the ruins might have been of a Roman fort.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0290, -2.1500
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Humshaugh
- Postcode
- NE46 4BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walwick?
- Walwick is in North East England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.0290°, -2.1500°.
- Is Walwick free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Walwick is free.