Planetrees, Roman archaeological site in Northumberland, England.
A 35-meter section of Hadrian's Wall stands at Planetrees, displaying both broad and narrow wall construction methods from ancient Roman engineering.
In 1801, William Hutton prevented stone theft at this location by persuading workers to stop removing materials from this section of Hadrian's Wall.
The remaining structure demonstrates Roman military construction techniques through its foundation layers, wall width variations, and integrated drainage culvert system.
Visitors need to walk approximately 30 minutes from Chesters Roman Fort car park to reach this section of the wall along marked trails.
The junction between the 10-Roman-feet broad wall and 8-Roman-feet narrow wall at Planetrees reveals a significant change in construction plans.
Location: Northumberland
Location: Wall
Part of: Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall and vallum between St Oswald's Cottages, east of Brunton Gate and the North Tyne in wall miles 25, 26 and 27
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/planetrees-roman-wall-hadrians-wall
GPS coordinates: 55.02104,-2.11246
Latest update: March 13, 2025 08:40
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