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

The Granaries

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 17, 2018

1. The Granaries Marker

Inscription. The Granaries In front of you are the remains of two large granaries. They were designed to store grain to make bread, an important part of a Roman soldier's diet.
Inside the buildings the stone floors rest on low stone walls with channels between them. The channels are connected to vents in the outer wall which allowed air to circulate under the floor and prevented the grain becoming mouldy.
The construction of the granaries was started around AD 180. It is thought that it was interrupted almost immediately by invasion of hostile tribes, and not completed until sometime in the third century.
The pillars once supported a portico (porch) which sheltered the loading area at the entrances to the granaries. Only the loading platform for the eastern granary survives.

( 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° 58.692′ N, 2° 1.799′ W. Marker is in Corbridge, England, in Northumberland. Marker is on 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.

Other nearby markers.

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Main Street (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 Military Compound (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Headquarters Building (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 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Coria (Corbridge) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 17, 2018

2. The Granaries Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.