Milecastle 3, Roman fortification on Hadrian's Wall, England
Milecastle 3 contains stone walls measuring 19 meters by 15.5 meters with a central roadway and two separate barrack blocks for military personnel.
Archaeological excavations at the site in 1854 revealed a stone oven in the southeast corner and a rectangular building with a sunken floor in the southwest.
This military installation represents Roman engineering techniques, featuring thick defensive walls and accommodations for 20 to 30 soldiers monitoring frontier activities.
The structure remains accessible through the Hadrian's Wall Path, offering visitors direct access to examine the Roman military architecture during daylight hours.
Two associated turrets, numbered 39A and 39B, were discovered in 1909, with evidence of second-century burials found near Turret 39A.
Location: Tyne and Wear
Part of: Hadrian's Wall
GPS coordinates: 54.97590,-1.58901
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:29
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