Re: Hadrian's Wall | Forum — The Modern Antiquarian

Howburn Digger Apr 25, 2013 21:32:41

Replying to Incoming Traveller

I can suggest a little diversion on your route which might just blow your socks off.
A 15 mile drive North up the A68 from Hadrian's Wall North of Corbridge will bring you to Rochester. Head down the A698 past Otterburn and turn off towards Hepple. Park at Billsmoor Park and head up the footpath towards what is marked as "The Pedlar's Stone" on this map...

http://binged.it/ZRuP6A

What you are looking for is NOT immediately easy to locate. Indeed it was only "discovered" fairly recently. You can orientate yourself using this photo which looks towards North Yardhope.

http://flic.kr/p/Ks48B

There are many rocky outcrops here. Persevere. You'll find it.

Look upon the Shrine To Cocidius.

http://flic.kr/p/Ks4a2

Enjoy your trip.

Rhiannon Apr 26, 2013 07:09:04

Replying to Howburn Digger

that is totally cool.

Incoming Traveller Apr 26, 2013 10:59:13

Replying to Howburn Digger

Many thanks, HD. I'm actually going to be in the general area: my trip begins at a Memorial that I must pay my respects to in Cumbria, takes in the Wall, goes up to Lindisfarne and back down to the Wall/Haltwhistle, so I'll be driving that way. The Shrine looks pretty amazing. If I can make the time to get there, I will. And I'm definately going to the Temple of Mithras, too. Lovely job!