Location: Hexham
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Things to do in Hexham, England: The Best Ancient Ruins
Hexham (/ˈhɛksəm/ HEKS-əm) is a market town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, south of the River Tyne, and was the administrative centre for the Tynedale district from 1974 to 2009. In 2011, it had a population of 11,829.
Restaurants in Hexham
1. Chesters Roman Fort
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4.5 based on 676 reviews
Reviewed By Frankiedigger - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
John Clayton, a 19th century lawyer, owned a mansion - Chesters on Hadrian's Wall near Chollerford on the River Tyne.He discovered the most fantastic fort and bathhouse overlooking the Tyne and is one of the most impressive in the area. His museum has recently been upgraded, but retains the Victorian charm and personal attention he have to this treasure trove. Unmissable!
2. Temple of Mithras Carrawburgh Fort
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By rebeljenn - Ruislip, United Kingdom
Parking is next to the old fort, which is buried beneath soil and has not been escavated, but the temple of Mithras lies at the bottom of the valley. It's a 5-minute walk from the parking. It is in good condition and worth a visit. The temple was used by soldiers as many of them followed this cult of Mithras
3. Steel Rigg
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
This is great. Sycamore gap is crazy good and weird. The view to the rock formation and the lake is fantastic.
4. Black Middens Bastle House
5. Temple of Mithras
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4.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By NLi10uk - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Original trip advisor location incorrect - this is 3 miles from Chesters Fort. Situated a 3 min walk from a good car park (cost £1) it’s an interesting insight into what the actual lay of the land would have been without modern changes, and you get to see the temple too.
6. The Temple of Mithras
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By rebeljenn - Ruislip, United Kingdom
Five minute walk from the parking down a little slope...well worth a visit to see this as it has some well-preserved stones and carvings. This temple would have been popular with soldiers who followed the cult. Women couldn't be members of it. Little is known about the beliefs.
