English Heritage sites near Wylam Parish
PRUDHOE CASTLE
2 miles from Wylam Parish
Begun between 1100 and 1120 to defend a strategic crossing of the River Tyne against Scottish invaders, Prudhoe Castle has been continuously occupied for over nine centuries.
HEDDON ON THE WALL HADRIAN'S WALL
2 miles from Wylam Parish
A consolidated stretch of Wall, up to 2 metres (6.6 feet) thick in places.
DENTON HALL TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
5 miles from Wylam Parish
The foundations of a turret and a 65-metre (213 foot) length of Wall, along with another 60-metre length of Wall further west.
DERWENTCOTE STEEL FURNACE
5 miles from Wylam Parish
Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace in Britain. It produced high-grade steel for springs and cutting tools.
BENWELL VALLUM CROSSING
6 miles from Wylam Parish
A stone-built causeway, where the road from the south crossed the Vallum earthwork on its way to Benwell fort.
BENWELL ROMAN TEMPLE - HADRIAN'S WALL
6 miles from Wylam Parish
The remains of a small temple to the native god 'Antenociticus', in the 'vicus' (civilian settlement) which stood outside Benwell fort.
No churches found in Wylam Parish
Pubs in Wylam Parish
Black Bull
Main Street, Wylam, NE41 8AB
(01661) 853112
blackbull-wylam.co.uk
Fox & Hounds
The Fox & Hounds occupies a prime position on Main Road, which runs through the heart of the village and is popular with both locals and visitors. It's close to riverside walks and country trails surrounding the village are popular for cycl...
Ship Inn
Main Road, Wylam, NE41 8AQ
(01661) 854538
theshipinnwylam.co.uk