Wallsend, Historical town in North Tyneside, England
Located four miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne, Wallsend extends along the north bank of the River Tyne with residential and commercial districts.
The Romans constructed Segedunum fort at Wallsend to defend the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall, marking a permanent military presence until the 5th century.
The Wallsend Boys Club gained recognition for developing football talents, including professional players Alan Shearer and Michael Carrick.
The Wallsend Forum shopping center provides retail services, while public transportation connects the town to Newcastle and surrounding areas.
The Swan Hunter shipyard in Wallsend constructed the RMS Mauretania, which maintained the Blue Riband speed record for crossing the Atlantic Ocean.
Location: North Tyneside
GPS coordinates: 54.99128,-1.53110
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13
Castrum Segedunum
383 m
Tyne pedestrian and cyclist tunnel
2.9 km
Wills Building
2 km
Henderson Hall
2.8 km
Church of St Peter
925 m
St Luke's Church, Wallsend
178 m
Milecastle 1
1.5 km
Rising Sun Country Park
2.1 km
Jarrow Town Hall
2.8 km
Milecastle 0
383 m
Wallsend Town Hall
306 m
Willington Dene Viaduct
1.7 km
Milecastle 2
2.8 km
Segedunum Roman Fort
382 m
Church of St John
2.4 km
Christ Church
2.8 km
Statue of Sir Charles Palmer, 1st Baronet
3.1 km
Church of Holy Cross
909 m
Church of St Mary
2.1 km
Milestone About One Metre South Of Cemetery Wall
1.1 km
Coach And Horses Public House
340 m
Wallsend Memorial Hall Incorporating A First World War Memorial With Second World War Additions
200 m
Fire Station
297 m
Carr-Ellison Park First World War Memorial
2.4 km
Wallsend Library
189 m
Jarrow Library
3.1 km
Wallsend War Memorial
1.2 km
Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, Wallsend Roman fort, Segedunum
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