11 miles from West Allen Parish

A fine stretch of Hadrian's Wall on a steep slope, with turrets and an impressive milecastle, probably built by the Second Legion.

11 miles from West Allen Parish

The highest point on the Wall, in rugged country with spectacular views.

12 miles from West Allen Parish

A fascinating tourist attraction in North East England, Housesteads is the most complete Roman fort in Britain. Set where Hadrian's Wall climbs to the top of a dramatic escarpment.

12 miles from West Allen Parish

Hadrian’s Wall was the north-west frontier of the Roman empire for nearly 300 years. At 73 miles it marches across northern Britain from sea to sea. The most famous of all the frontiers of the Roman empire, Hadrian’s Wall was made a World Heritage Site in 1987.

12 miles from West Allen Parish

One of the best places of all to see the Wall, dramatically snaking and diving along the crags of the Whin Sill.

13 miles from West Allen Parish

A length of Wall with milecastle remains, impressively sited along the Whin Sill, commanding fine views of many prehistoric and later earthworks to the north.