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πŸ›‘οΈ Frontiers of the Roman Empire: Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, Wallsend Roman fort, Segedunum

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πŸ›‘οΈ Frontiers of the Roman Empire: Hadrian's Wall in wall mile 0, Wallsend Roman fort, Segedunum
Roman military fort and frontier fortifications in northern Britain, 2nd–3rd centuries CE


πŸ• 3 min read Β· Updated 11 May 2026 at 16:08

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πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Location: Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, northern England
  • Built: 122–132 CE during reign of Emperor Hadrian
  • Fort type: Roman auxiliary fort (cohort-sized garrison)
  • UNESCO inscription: 1987

Segedunum is a Roman auxiliary fort located at Wallsend on the River Tyne in northern England that served ...

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