Category Archives: The Romans

Stanwick Camp – A Thorn in the Foot

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

A walk to Stanwick Camp – the capital of Brigantia . . . Continue reading →

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Counting the Stones on the Brough-Bowes Turnpike

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

BELDOO Moss is not the most spectacular hill in the north Pennines. Few people have heard of it; even fewer have tramped across it. But it does harbour one or two surprising features that make it worth a visit. I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Archaeology, Bronze Age, Cup and ring carvings, Great North Road, Hiking, History, Mountains, The Romans, Walking | Tagged , , , | 26 Comments

The Great North Road – Carved by Feet and Hooves

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

I LIVE on an ancient highway. It’s called the Great North Road. For many hundreds of years it’s been the main arterial link between the capital cities of two countries – England and Scotland. It is woven into history, folklore … Continue reading →

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