COLLISION & CONFLICT
PROJECT OUTLINE
Collision & Conflict will be a geolocated sound walk through the Northumberland Cumbria landscape. The walk will travel along Hadrian’s Wall National Trail taking Thirlwall Castle, Green Croft On The Wall, the pronounced ditch at Gilsland, preserved milecastle at Poltross Burn, 914m stretch of wall at Willowford and to roman bridge remains beside the River Irthing leading to Birdoswald Roman Fort.
Often called the Borderlands or Forgotten Lands, the area is wild, bleak, beautiful, and unforgiving. Conflict over boundaries have dominated the history of the area, leaving scars present on the landscape. Thirlwall Castle is where the barbarians ‘thirled’, or threw down part of the wall, during a raid in Roman times. Romans were replaced with Reivers, with Gilsland at the centre of conflict and raids between Reiver families. Conflict continues in contemporary rural Britain with contested views on what land should be used for; production, consumption, preservation, diversification.
ARTIST OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS
STAY
Bell Tent
Our 4 metre canvas bell tent is pitched behind the house in its own private area with access to our own seating area with fire pit. Hadrian's Wall National Trail runs through our property with access to many walk from your door.
Inside the bell tent are 2 single beds with bedding and lots of comfy blankets and cushions inside to provide a bit of luxury and comfort for your stay. There is an indoor stove which keeps you warm and can be used to cook on. You have access to your own composting toilet and pop up camping shower and we supply towels.
The bell tent is all set up for you to ensure you have a relaxed stay with us so you just need to bring yourselves, clothes, toiletries, food and drink.
We provide a fire pit and picnic bench and cosy seating with blankets to sit out and gaze at the stars. We supply a starter pack of wood & kindling for the stove and fire pit, more wood and kindling can be purchased.
Please note that unfortunately, we cannot allow any pets in the bell tent.
Price shown is based on 2 Adults.
Price Guide
Bell Tent for 2 adults £85.00 per night.
Arrival from 4pm
Departure by 10am
Please see booking form below for more details
What to bring
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Waterproof boots, shoes or wellies.
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Warm clothes
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Extra blankets or hot water bottle
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Toiletries
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Torch
Nearby
10 minute walk along Hadrian's Wall to The Samson Inn, Gilsland serving food and House Of Meg cafe.
2.5 miles to Birdoswald Roman Fort
2 miles to Roman Army Museum & Walltown Country Park
4 miles to Haltwhistle
Hadrian's Wall on your doorstep
What's Included
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Parking
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Pre-erected 4m bell tent with ground sheet and rug
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2 single beds with mattresses
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Duvet & pillows and cotton bed linen
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Extra throw blankets
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Towels
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Battery operated fairy lights
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Outbacker camping stove
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Camping gas stove
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Large cool box
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Crockery & cooking utensils
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Pan and saucepan
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Access to utility room with fridge, sink and drinking water
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Picnic Bench and extra outdoor seating.
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Fire-Pit
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1 bag of logs & kindling.
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Extra logs can be purchased.