Simonburn
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Simonburn is a small human settlement in Northumberland
, England
.
, the most noted Roman monument in Britain
. The history of that wall as well as the Roman Stanegate
forms the earliest recorded history of the Simonburn vicinity. The length of Hadrian's Wall is 117 kilometres, spanning the width of Britain; the wall incorporates Agricola's Ditch and was constructed chiefly to prevent harrying by small bands of raiders and unwanted immigration
from the north, not as a fighting front for a major invasion
.
is a privately owned 18th century country house nearby. The house is a Grade II* listed building.
The medieval parish church was built on a slope the steepness of which was not adequately allowed for by the architect. The floor of the nave has a distinct gradient as a result.
Northumberland
Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. For Eurostat purposes Northumberland is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "Northumberland and Tyne and Wear" NUTS 2 region...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
Early history
Simonburn lies near the course of Hadrian's WallHadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall was a defensive fortification in Roman Britain. Begun in AD 122, during the rule of emperor Hadrian, it was the first of two fortifications built across Great Britain, the second being the Antonine Wall, lesser known of the two because its physical remains are less evident today.The...
, the most noted Roman monument in Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
. The history of that wall as well as the Roman Stanegate
Stanegate
The Stanegate, or "stone road" , was an important Roman road built in what is now northern England. It linked two forts that guarded important river crossings; Corstopitum in the east, situated on Dere Street, and Luguvalium in the west...
forms the earliest recorded history of the Simonburn vicinity. The length of Hadrian's Wall is 117 kilometres, spanning the width of Britain; the wall incorporates Agricola's Ditch and was constructed chiefly to prevent harrying by small bands of raiders and unwanted immigration
Immigration
Immigration is the act of foreigners passing or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence...
from the north, not as a fighting front for a major invasion
Invasion
An invasion is a military offensive consisting of all, or large parts of the armed forces of one geopolitical entity aggressively entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of either conquering, liberating or re-establishing control or authority over a...
.
Landmarks
Nunwick HallNunwick Hall
Nunwick Hall is a privately owned 18th century country house near Simonburn, Northumberland. The estate has been the home of the Allgood family since the 17th century. The house is a Grade II* listed building...
is a privately owned 18th century country house nearby. The house is a Grade II* listed building.
The medieval parish church was built on a slope the steepness of which was not adequately allowed for by the architect. The floor of the nave has a distinct gradient as a result.
External links
- GENUKI (Accessed: 12 November, 2008)