Milecastle 15, Roman military post in Whitchester, England.
The platform of Milecastle 15 extends one meter in height, with stone walls marking its perimeter along the southern section of Military Road B6318.
Built around 122 AD under Emperor Hadrian's command, this defensive structure was constructed by either the Sixth Legion Victrix or Twentieth Legion Valeria Victrix.
The milecastle served as a garrison point where Roman soldiers monitored and controlled movement between the northern and southern territories of Britain.
Located three kilometers west of the A69 road intersection, the site remains unexcavated but displays visible structural foundations through the landscape.
The identification of this milecastle occurred in 1958 through Royal Air Force aerial photography, revealing its long-axis configuration and surrounding defensive elements.
Location: Northumberland
Part of: Hadrian's Wall
GPS coordinates: 55.00564,-1.85696
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:32
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