Milecastle 1, Roman milecastle in Tyne and Wear, England
Milecastle 1 is a Roman defensive outpost in Tyne and Wear that served as part of Hadrian's Wall. The remains show the compact layout typical of these smaller forts, with stone foundations forming the structure's skeleton.
The fort was built around 122 AD as part of Emperor Hadrian's grand defensive initiative for Britain's north. It served as one of many similar outposts that stood watch over the empire's frontier for generations.
The site reveals traces of daily Roman military routines, from cooking fires to sleeping areas and storage zones. Walking through it helps visitors picture how soldiers lived during their postings here.
The site is reachable via marked paths from Newcastle and features informational signs about the layout. Best explored on foot during daylight when you can see the stone foundations clearly and take good photographs.
This is the easternmost milecastle along the entire wall, marking where the defensive system ends at the River Tyne. From this point, Roman control extended further down to the coast in additional structures.
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