Corbridge & Hadrian's Wall Country: Part 1 of 3

A recent long weekend visit to Hadrian's Wall Country and staying in the town of Corbridge, led to many photographic opportunities. This one is of Middle Street. 

Watling Street. Corbridge was originally known as Corstopitum, a supply town for the Roman soldiers patrolling Hadrian's Wall.

A Corbridge cottage. 

The Market Cross. Weekly markets were held here since the beginning of the 13th century.

Looking towards the bridge over the River Tyne.

A view eastwards along the Tyne.

The original bridge dated back to medieval times, and  became derelict by the 17th century. It was replaced in 1674.

A possible log jam.

A substantial residence alongside the bridge.

Pyracantha on the front of the cottage. 

A walk alongside the River Tyne.

Monks Holme is believed to have been built in the 17th century. It was restored in 1891 and is now a Grade II listed building. 

Close up of the door at Monks Holme.

Sun dial on the Angel pub.

Water trough, outside the Wheatsheaf Hotel. 

Hill Street. Corbridge was second only to Newcastle in terms of wealth in the 13th century. Its medieval street plan is much the same today. 

The village of Corbridge.

The King's Oven.

(Thanks to Mooncat755 for all of the above images. Part 2 will appear tomorrow).