English Heritage sites near Chollerton Parish
CHESTERS ROMAN FORT AND MUSEUM - HADRIAN'S WALL
4 miles from Chollerton Parish
Built almost 2000 years ago to house a Roman army garrison guarding the nearby bridge across the River Tyne, Chesters Roman Fort is one of the most impressive visitor attractions in the North East.
CHESTERS BRIDGE ABUTMENT - HADRIAN'S WALL
4 miles from Chollerton Parish
Close to Chesters Roman Fort are the remains of a bridge which carried Hadrian's Wall across the North Tyne. Visible on both river banks, they are most impressive on the eastern side.
BRUNTON TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
4 miles from Chollerton Parish
Wall section and a surviving piece of turret 2 1/2 metres (8.2 feet) high, built by men of the Twentieth Legion.
PLANETREES ROMAN WALL - HADRIAN'S WALL
4 miles from Chollerton Parish
A 15-metre (49 feet) length of narrow Wall on broad foundations, reflecting a change of policy during construction concerning the thickness of the wall.
BLACK CARTS TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
4 miles from Chollerton Parish
A 460-metre (1,509 feet) length of Hadrian's Wall including one turret. Please note: It is not possible for visitors to park here.
CARRAWBURGH ROMAN FORT AND TEMPLE OF MITHRAS - HADRIAN'S WALL
5 miles from Chollerton Parish
One of 16 forts along Hadrian’s Wall, Carrawburgh once housed about 500 soldiers responsible for defending the frontier. Nearby stands a fascinating temple to the god Mithras, with facsimiles of altars found during excavation.
Churches in Chollerton Parish
St Giles
A6079 - 7 miles north of Hexham
Chollerton
Hexham
(01434) 681721
http://www.chollerton-churches.uk
St Giles is a small Northumbrian church in a beautiful part of the county. It has a peaceful, large churchyard, Roman pillars and an upturned Roman altar which in the past has been used as a font.
Visitors are warmly welcomed, duing the week or at our fortnightly services.
Pubs in Chollerton Parish
Barrasford Arms
Unspoilt splendid 1870's Country pub located in the heart of Barrasford village. Top chef Tony Binks has won several culinary awards. The pub is located at the heart of Barrasford village in the North Tyne valley. It regularly hosts quoits...