Milecastle 12, Roman milecastle in Heddon-on-the-Wall, England.
The remains of Milecastle 12 lie beneath Town Farm, representing a standard fortification structure that was part of the Roman frontier defense system.
Archaeological excavations in 1926 revealed the north gate of the milecastle, while two significant coin hoards were discovered at the site in 1752 and 1820.
Two inscriptions found in 1746 during the Military Road construction indicate rebuilding work performed by the Legio VI Victrix at this defensive position.
The location connects to the Hadrian's Wall Path and provides access points to both Turret 12A beside the B6318 and Turret 12B near the Military Road.
Field investigations conducted by English Heritage confirmed that modern farm buildings now completely cover the original Roman fortification structure.
Location: Northumberland
Location: Heddon-on-the-Wall
Part of: Hadrian's Wall
GPS coordinates: 54.99677,-1.78981
Latest update: April 2, 2025 18:36
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