Further Details on the Benwell Altars

Side details from one of the altars at the Temple of Antenociticus in Benwell.

Temple of Antenociticus and Vallum Crossing at Benwell

The following pictures were taken at the Vallum Crossing and Temple of Antenociticus at Benwell on Hadrian's Wall. Both sites are now under the protection of English Heritage. The photograph above shows the Vallum Crossing, heading towards the fort.

The photograph above shows a section of the Vallum next to the bridge. The Vallum was a large ditch on the south side of Hadrian's Wall.

This photograph shows the Temple of Antenociticus which was situated outside of the fort of Condercum. Antenociticus was a local god. The head of the original cult statue is now in the Great North Museum in Newcastle. The site features on the specifications of OCR A Level Classical Civilisation and AQA A Level Archaeology.