English Heritage

Corbridge Roman Town is the place to visit to find out how people lived, worked and worshipped near Hadrian’s Wall.

Corbridge was founded well before Hadrian began building the Wall. It developed into the most northerly town in the Roman Empire, providing goods and services for the garrisons on Hadrian’s Wall. You can still walk the original surface of its Roman main street, flanked by the remains of town buildings.

The museum at Corbridge showcases an internationally important collection of site-finds which bring the town and its people to life. Weapons, jewellery and personal possessions mingle with grave finds and images of the town’s many gods.

Don’t miss the intriguing Corbridge Hoard, a Roman time capsule. Buried in the 2nd century AD, it includes amazingly well-preserved items from a Roman workshop, including armour and a Roman soldier’s personal possessions.