I don't know If I'm being contrary here, but up in North tyneside, we've limited evidence for some kind of sacred landscape. If this is the case it is noteable that the Romans left it alone to a conspicuous degree. Despite having Arbeia and Segedumnum (sizeable centres) the only site on the moor is a watchtower. Roads seem to have avoided it despite there being a ridgeway to be exploited. Said ridgeway runs from Gosforth to the coast with a very good view over the chevoits to the north and down to penshaw in the south. On a slightly cheekier note, local blokes claim to remember a pile of amphora dug up in the '50s near the watchtower. Perhaps it was subjugated to roman drinking rituals? Or maybe they partied with the locals?
by the ways brigantesnation how far north do you reckon Brigantia went?
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20th August 2003ce
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