Simonburn is a small human settlement in Northumberland, England.
Early history
Simonburn lies to the north of Hadrian's Wall, the most noted Roman monument in
Great Britain. The history of that wall as well as the Roman
Stanegate forms the earliest recorded history of the Simonburn vicinity. The length of Hadrian's Wall is 117 kilometres, spanning the width of Britain; the wall incorporates the Vallum,
[ C.Michael Hogan (2007) Hadrian's Wall, ed. A. Burnham, The Megalithic Portal] a rearward ditch system, and was constructed chiefly to prevent harrying by small bands of raiders and unwanted
immigration from the north, not as a fighting front for a major
invasion.
[Stephen Johnson (2004) Hadrian's Wall, Sterling Publishing Company, Inc, 128 pages, ]
Landmarks
Nunwick Hall is a privately owned 18th-century country house nearby. The house is a Grade II* listed building.
[ Keys to the Past, Nunwick Hall]
Simonburn Castle was held by the Heron family of Chipchase Castle from the 14th century until it was sold in 1718. The castle was subsequently dismantled by treasure hunters.
Notable people
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John Ridley (1879–1903), cricketer
See also
External links
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GENUKI (Accessed: 12 November 2008)
