Corbridge Roman Town
Coria
The ruins of a Roman town at the northern edge of the empire, once the supply base for the Wall. The museum holds the famous Corbridge Lion sculpture.
Corbridge (known in Roman times as Coria) lies about 4 km south of the Wall, on the Stanegate road. It began as a fort and later grew into a supply town. The ruins include a main street, granaries and a fountain. The museum displays a large number of finds, among them the Corbridge Lion, a sculpture of a lion attacking a deer, and fragments of Roman armour. The site is managed by English Heritage and is about 5 km from Hexham. You can take a train to Corbridge station and walk about 20 minutes, and while you're there, browse the tea rooms and small shops of Corbridge village.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (open weekends only in winter)
Nearby sights
- Aydon Castle
- Hexham Old Gaol
- Hexham Abbey
- Chesters Roman Fort
- Temple of Mithras, Carrawburgh
- Allen Banks & Staward Gorge
- Housesteads Roman Fort
- Vindolanda