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Benwell (neighborhood) |
Note: Was the site of a fortress astride Hadrian's Wall, apparently defended by a ditch. It was built ca. 122-130 CE. A temple of Antenociticus was here. |
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| Benwell (preferred,C,V)
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| Bynnewalle (H,V)
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| Condercum (H,V)
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............ | name of the Roman fort here |
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Benwell (neighborhood) (P) |
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| neighborhood (preferred, C) |
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| archaeological site (C) |
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wall, gate, towers, commandant's house, headquarters, granaries, hospital, barracks, stables, and bath house were found |
| inhabited place (H) |
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was a Roman settlement; now incorporated into Newcastle upon Tyne |
| fortification (H) |
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