Benwell Roman Temple - Hadrian's Wall — Attraction in Newcastle upon Tyne

This was the final stop on my great West-to-East quest to visit all the Hadrian's Wall Sites. As others have said, it's right in the middle of a housing estate, but is quiet and peaceful nevertheless. The most interesting bit is that this is the only site ever discovered dedicated to this particular god, Antenociticus. If you want to see the head of his statue discovered here, it's in the Great North Museum, not far away and well worth a visit. (Entrance to the...

Benwell Temple is one of the few remaining features of Hadrian’s Wall to survive within Newcastle. The temple was built sometime before the year 180, and was dedicated to the little-known god Antenociticus. It once formed part of a settlement supporting nearby Benwell Fort. Nothing remains of the fort, but Benwell Vallum Crossing is just a couple of streets away (2 min walk) on Denhill park road, worth a look if you're...

Accessible history in the middle of a housing estate! Tucked at the top of a quiet Benwell street this temple is an interesting stop on a historical walk or a great way to educate the kids on what ancient gems lie just around the corner. I really like visiting here as the temple is dedicated to a local god who was adopted by the...