Hadrian's Wall, Newcastle Fort (Pons Aelius)
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Description
Though the late Roman document known as the Notitia Digitatum referred to a fort called Pons Aelius, which has always been assumed to be in Newcastle, its precise site was a matter for debate until 1929 when F.G.Simpson located it by excavation beneath the medieval castle. Further work, from 1977 onwards, has confirmed the location (specifically between the Black Gate and the keep, and west of the latter), and added some details, but has not obtained a complete outline. Pre-Roman agricltural features and ditches, along with early (possible Hadrianic) ditches were found beneath the stone fort, the latter containing Hadrianic pottery. The stone fort of the late 2nd and early 3rd century survived with some remodelling to the late 4th century. So far located are parts of the HQ building, the Commanding Oficer's house, two granaries, via principalis, via praetoria, north wall, and fragments of other buildings of unknown function..... -
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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