Chester-le-Street

• Chester-Le-Street is a town located on the River Wear, 8 miles (13km) south of Newcastle, in County Durham.
• It was founded as the Roman fort of Conganis which guarded the River crossing. The Fort Remains now lie under the town centre and are not visible.

History

• The Fort was the home of the Auxiliary Unit known as the Ala Secundae Asturum Antoniniana.

Roman Roads

• A branch road ran due north in parallel to Dere Street
  • Binchester Roman Fort–Durham–Chester-le-Street–Newcastle

Chester-le-Street