Name: Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall
Address: Corchester Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5NT
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Corchester Lane, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5NT

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Extraordinary Exploration; the Edwardian discovery of Coria

Between 1906 and 1914, over 22 hectares of Roman Corbridge (Coria) were excavated by local labourers. Their discoveries were of national significance and the quality and quantity of Coria’s artefacts and buildings astounded visitors and archaeologists alike.

Each season, local brick makers, gardeners, miners and quarrymen were employed to shift the tonnes of soil which had hidden Coria from sight for centuries. Their work was fundamental in the discovery of Coria but their stories have been untold until now. Using a series of photographs, some staged, some candid, we have started to identify the anonymous workers at the heart of this extraordinary exploration and have placed them in context across the archaeological site that they helped to uncover.

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Timeline

86Relocated Fort

The Romans move a fort half a mile west to the present Corbridge site.

105Destroyed by Fire

Corbridge is burnt down, possibly in enemy action. A new fort is built.

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124Post-Wall Building

After Hadrian builds his wall, Corbridge provides support for it.

138Stone Buildings

Under Hadrian's successor, Antoninus Pius, the fort is rebuilt, using stone for many of the main buildings.

160sLegionary Base

Corbridge becomes a base for legionaries to help man Hadrian's Wall and is run as a supply depot and market.

180-81Another Fire

A fire destroys much of Corbridge, possibly during an invasion across Hadrian's Wall.

Early 3rd CenturyMilitary Compounds

Corbridge has special walled compounds for two legionary units, and a large town grows up around the garrison and supply centre.

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Early 5th CenturyThe Romans Leave

The fort is apparently abandoned soon after Roman rule in Britain collapses.

1201Treasure Hunting

King John digs here for treasure, finding nothing but stones 'marked with brass, iron and lead'.

16th-18th CenturiesAntiquarian Interest

Antiquaries such as John Leland, William Camden and Roger Gale take an interest in the site.

1906-14First Excavations

Extensive yearly excavations explore the central area and remains in surrounding fields. A miniature railway is built to remove the spoil in wagons.

1933-47Given to the Nation

Landowner HD Cuthbert gives the central part of the site to the nation.

1947-73Archaeologists in Training

Annual training excavations at Corbridge produce a generation of Hadrian's Wall archaeologists and Roman army experts.

1964Corbridge Hoard

Archaeologists discover a disintegrated chest that contains a hoard of military equipment, tools and other items from the 2nd century.

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1980-PresentCurrent Management

The last major excavation takes place. The site is handed over to English Heritage.

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4.41 miles from Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall
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Nearby Places
- Aydon Castle
  1.52 miles from Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall
- Planetrees Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
  4.41 miles from Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall
- Brunton Turret - Hadrian's Wall
  4.78 miles from Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall
Similar Places
- Planetrees Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
  4.41 miles from Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall
- Brunton Turret - Hadrian's Wall
  4.78 miles from Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall
- Chesters Bridge Abutment - Hadrian's Wall
  5.24 miles from Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall

Gallery for Corbridge Roman Town

English Heritage

Extraordinary Exploration; the Edwardian discovery of Coria