Corbridge in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The Main Street

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 17, 2018

1. The Main Street Marker

Inscription. The Main Street This was the main street of the town. It formed part of an important Roman road known as the Stanegate which ran all the way from Corbridge to Carlisle. To your left are the remains of shops, a fountain, and two granaries. On its south side are two military compounds.
The street was resurfaced a number of times and gradually rose in relation to the buildings on either side. The highest parts which you can see are of fourth- century date. In the middle of the site much of the top surface was removed during the excavations between 1906 and 1914 and the visible surface here probably dates to the third century.
Beneath your feet are layers of streets going back through the history of both town and fort. The first street was probably laid down around AD 85.

( the marker text is also presented in French, German, Italian and Japanese )

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 54° 58.691′ N, 2° 1.801′ W. Marker is in Corbridge, England, in Northumberland. Marker can be reached from Corchester Lane, 0.8 kilometers west of Stagshaw Road, on the left when traveling west. Located in Corbridge Roman Town. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corbridge, England NE45 5NT, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Granaries (here, next to this marker); Corbridge Roman Site (a few steps from this marker); The Fountain House (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Headquarters Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Military Compound (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courtyard Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Side Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Early Forts (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corbridge.

Also see . . .
1. Corbridge Roman Town – English Heritage. (Submitted on October 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Coria (Corbridge) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 17, 2018

2. The Main Street Marker

The Main Street of Corbridge Roman Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 17, 2018

3. The Main Street of Corbridge Roman Site

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3. submitted on October 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.