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Cadger Bank, DURHAM, DH7 0HD

Carved stone post by the B6296, in parish of LANCHESTER (DERWENTSIDE District), Cadger Bank, above stone wall, on North West side of road. Durham numbers stone, erected by the Lobley Hill & branches turnpike trust in the 18th century. Inscription reads:- 14 (9) (To Newcastle and Wolsingham) Milestone Society National ID: DU_GHWO14.

View SE, towards Durham: ex-NER Durham - Consett/Blackhill line, closed to passengers 1/5/39, to goods 5/7/65. (Cf. Image]).

This engraved stone stands beside the Lanchester Valley Walk at the point where it crosses the B6296, near the centre of the village. It is a very accurate portrait of a 1st or 2nd century Roman legionary in full marching order. Looking at all the kit he's carrying, you can see how they acquired the mule nickname. Marius was a general who reformed the Roman army in the 1st century BC to make it a more professional force. Among other things he made the soldiers carry much of their gear instead of having a large baggage train, which slowed their mobility.

View SE towards Durham, on the then freight-only (since 2/5/39) Durham - Blackhill ex-NER line, which remained for freight until 5/7/65. The SLS West Durham Rail Tour is head by Thompson-design K1 2-6-0 No. 62059 (built 12/59, withdrawn 2/67 - a short life).

This is the railway path in the centre of Lanchester passing the former station as suggested by the old platform. The National Cycle Network sign revealing the path forms part of route 14.

Looking east down Cadger Bank, the route of the B6296 leading into the village from the west.

A memorial stone commemorating the Roman links with Lanchester. Longovicium was an auxiliary fort located on Dere Street, a major Roman road running from York to Hadrian'sWall and beyond. The stone stands beside the Lanchester Valley Railway Path (National Cycle Network, route 14) one of many railway paths in County Durham, which follows the line of an old railway from Consett to Durham. The railway was opened in 1862, closed to passengers in 1939 and finally closed in 1965.

This carved pole features a couple of creepy-crawlies and stands beside the Lanchester Valley Railway Path (National Cycle Network, route 14). This path, one of many railway paths in County Durham, follows the line of an old railway from Consett to Durham. The railway was opened in 1862, closed to passengers in 1939 and finally closed in 1965.