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Wallsend ist eine Stadt in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England mit 42.842 Einwohnern. Der Ortsname leitet sich vom römischen Hadrianswall ab, der am Ufer des Tyne endete. Der Fluss mündet nach weiteren acht Kilometern in die Nordsee.
Wallsend (/ ˌ w ɔː l z ˈ ɛ n d /) is a town in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall. It has a population of 43,842 and lies 4 miles (6.5 kilometres) east of Newcastle upon Tyne .
Wallsend ist eine Stadt in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England mit 42.842 Einwohnern. Der Ortsname leitet sich vom römischen Hadrianswall ab, der am Ufer des Tyne endete. Der Fluss mündet nach weiteren acht Kilometern in die Nordsee.
Wallsend derives its name as the location of the end of Hadrian’s Wall. The town hosted the fort Segedunum which protected the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall. In dedication to the Romans, Latin signs are dotted throughout the town. Much of Wallsend’s early industry was driven by coal mining.
Wallsend. The town’s name is derived from its location as it is situated at the end of Hadrian’s Wall and home to Segedunum Roman Fort, which protects the eastern end of the wall. Visitors can explore Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum for an insight into the days of the Roman Empire and Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Make your visit a great value day out by travelling to Segedunum by Metro - nearest station is Wallsend. Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro with a fare-paying adult.
Wallsend, town, North Tyneside metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear, historic county of Northumberland, northeastern England. The Romans built Segedunum there to defend the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall, a defensive structure protecting England from raids from the north.
