Milecastle 13, Roman military fortification on Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, England
The stone structure of Milecastle 13 measures 15 meters by 18 meters with walls reaching 2.3 meters in thickness at its foundation.
Archaeological excavations in 1776 revealed 516 gold and silver coins at Milecastle 13, with the most recent coin dating from 168 AD.
The garrison of 20 to 30 Roman auxiliary soldiers controlled the movement of people and collected taxes on goods passing through the frontier gates.
Visitors can reach Milecastle 13 via the Hadrian's Wall Path, which extends from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway along the ancient Roman barrier.
The structure features a Type I north gateway design and was constructed by the Second Legion Augusta, who were stationed at Isca Augusta.
Location: Northumberland
Part of: Hadrian's Wall
GPS coordinates: 55.00033,-1.81246
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:31
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