The Site Today
The road east of Chollerford that runs alongside the Roman Wall (B6318) has a stone cross standing alongside it to mark site of the Battle of Heavenfield. On the hill to the north of the cross stands a church marking the spot where Oswald was believed to have raised his battle standard. GoogleMap
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