More exploring along the wall, the weather still rather bleak. You can imagine Roman soldiers dreading being posted to these out-of-the-way places.
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| The Temple of Mithras... |
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| ...with its three Roman altars. |
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| Google Maps shows you the hidden Brocolitia Fort alongside the temple |
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| Onwards to the picture-perfect town of Corbridge. The photo shows the town's communal oven, dating back to 1310. |
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| Geordies' favourite river, the Tyne |
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| We had a gentle walk along its banks... |
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| ...and chatted to a very friendly woman, giving away surplus baking apples (later appreciated in a tasty crumble)! |
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| Yet another Roman settlement that we hadn't seen before: Coria or Corbridge |
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| Grain stores |
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| Back into Corbridge 'new' town. This was a fortified vicarage (the Vicar's Pele), built around 1300 |
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| Last night drinks back at the hotel with young George |
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