Corbridge is a small Market Town 42
miles east of Carlisle, 18 miles west
of Newcastle, just off the A69
road, 1 mile southeast of Corbridge Roman Town, part of
Hadrian's Wall.
Attractions in the area include the
Towns many Old Style Buildings, Old St
Andrew's Church at the Market Place,
Riverside Walk, Dilston
Castle 1 mile south, Aydon
Castle 3 miles north, and the amazing
36 mile drive on the A68 to Carter
Bar on the Border with Scotland, this
Road can be Dangerous though with a
number of Hidden Dips, is like a Roller
Coaster in places.
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The image top is from Corbridge Bridge
looking towards the Town centre. The original
Bridge here was built in 1235 across the River
Tyne. This was the main crossing between
Newcastle and Carlisle at that time. The seven
arched Bridge seen today was built in the late
1600s. There is a Path along the south side of
the Bridge for Walking.
Craft Works Gallery is
on the Street that runs from the Bridge up to
the Town centre, for Gifts, Jewellery, and
leather Hand Bags.
The Angel Inn is in the
Town Centre, looking down to the Bridge, built
from 1569, claimed to be the oldest Inn in
Northumberland. There is outdoor seating where
you can enjoy Drinks and Meals from early till
late.
Next to the Angel Inn is a small scenic
Square with seating and a Notice Board showing
the top Attractions and Old Buildings in the
Town. Notice Board Large
Image.
Middle Street runs from the Angel Inn to the
Market Place with a number of small Shops and
the Black Bull Pub.
St Andrew's
Church is next to the Market Place with the
oldest parts from the 1200s, some may even be
from 674. This Church was damaged by the
Scottish forces of William Wallace in 1296.
Hill Street is just behind the Church with
the most notable buildings being the Town Hall
and the Golden Lion pub/diner
with Rooms.
The Town Hall was built in 1887 in the
English Renaissance style. The road to the
right at the Hall leads down to the Visitor
Information Centre, Angel Inn and Bridge.
The bottom image is of Corbridge Roman Town on the
outskirts of the Town, just under 1 mile from
the centre. These are some of the best
preserved remains along Hadrian's Wall, with a
large car park and modern Visitor Centre.
After visiting Corbridge Buildings and the
Roman Ruins in the area, you tend to notice
most are built of the same type of Stone, and
same size of blocks. Much of Corbridge will
probably have been built with Stone taken from
Hadrian's Wall and Roman Forts.
Corbridge History
AD 85 - the earliest recorded history of
Corbridge is from a Roman Fort here that was
built along with Hadrian's Wall.
150 - the fort was replaced by a Roman Town
named Corstopitum.
383 - the Romans began leaving England,
leading to the Saxons from Germany taking
control of the area, along with most of
England.
674 - the earliest parts of St Andrews
Church were built by the Saxons.
875 - Corbridge was attacked and partially
destroyed by Vikings.
914 and 918 - the Town was again caught up
in battles between the Scots, Vikings and
Northumbrians.
1235 - the first bridge across the River
Tyne here was built, leading to the Town
gaining wealth as most Travelers had to pass
through the Town to cross the River. Corbridge
was at that time, the second largest Town in
the area after Newcastle.
1296 - the Town was again extensively
damaged by Scottish forces led by William
Wallace during the First War of Scottish
Independence.
1349 - the Black Death killed about half the
population of England, including many people in
Corbridge. The Black Death was a Bacterial
Infection spread by Fleas and small animals
such as Rats.
1674 - the Bridge seen today was
completed.
1707 - the Acts of Union saw England and
Scotland join together as part of Great
Britain, leading to the area becoming more
peaceful with Trade and Travel between the
Countries expanding. The Bridge at Corbridge
lead to lucrative Coaching Trades being
established such as Inns, Blacksmiths and
Breweries.
1751 - 1757 - a Military Road,
now the B6318, was built between Newcastle and
Carlisle through most of the Towns along
Hadrian's Wall. This Road was built after the
Jacobite
Risings in Scotland, to help prevent any
more invasions of England. This is one of the
Straightest Roads in England, although a bit up
and down in Places, running alongside Hadrian's
Wall.
You can view People walking along the Wall
Path right next to the Road in places, or see
them on the Wall Path up in the Hills close to
the Road.
1830s - the first Businessmen set about
preserving the remains of Hadrian's Wall,
Forts, Roman Towns, and begin excavations.
1830s - the Tyne Valley Railway was
completed, running between Newcastle and
Carlisle, with Stations at most Towns along
Hadrian's Wall, including Corbridge
Station.
1830s - the first of the Victorian tourists
visit the area to view the Roman remains.
Today - over 1 million people from around
the World visit the Roman remains in the area,
with Corbridge being one of the top scenic
areas.
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