English Heritage sites near Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish
CAWFIELDS ROMAN WALL - HADRIAN'S WALL
5 miles from Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish
A fine stretch of Hadrian's Wall on a steep slope, with turrets and an impressive milecastle, probably built by the Second Legion.
WINSHIELDS WALL - HADRIAN'S WALL
5 miles from Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish
The highest point on the Wall, in rugged country with spectacular views.
HOUSESTEADS ROMAN FORT - HADRIAN'S WALL
6 miles from Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish
A fascinating tourist attraction in North East England, Housesteads is the most complete Roman fort in Britain. Set where Hadrian's Wall climbs to the top of a dramatic escarpment.
HADRIAN'S WALL
6 miles from Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish
Hadrian’s Wall was the north-west frontier of the Roman empire for nearly 300 years. At 73 miles it marches across northern Britain from sea to sea. The most famous of all the frontiers of the Roman empire, Hadrian’s Wall was made a World Heritage Site in 1987.
WALLTOWN CRAGS - HADRIAN'S WALL
7 miles from Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish
One of the best places of all to see the Wall, dramatically snaking and diving along the crags of the Whin Sill.
SEWINGSHIELDS WALL - HADRIAN'S WALL
8 miles from Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish
A length of Wall with milecastle remains, impressively sited along the Whin Sill, commanding fine views of many prehistoric and later earthworks to the north.
Churches in Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish
Holy Trinity, Whitfield
On the A686 500m south of village of Whitfield
Whitfield
Hexham
01434 345272
https://www.allendalechurch.co.uk/
Holy Trinity was constructed in 1860. The architect was A B Higham.
Alternating with St Mark's Church at Ninebanks, worship is at Holy Trinity on the second, fourth and occasionally fifth Sundays of the month, at 9.30am. Services use traditional language. In the depths of winter, however, worship is at the Old Church, St John's, (below) which is marginally easier to heat!
St John's, Whitfield
Pubs in Plenmeller with Whitfield Parish
Elk's Head
Superb welcoming Country Inn. Very popular with locals and tourists. The pub is a haven for shooting parties. Recently refurbished, the outside decking overlooks the river and nearby woods. The pub has an annual Burns night, beer festival,...