Milecastle 7, Ancient Roman fortification on Hadrian's Wall, Tyne and Wear, England.
Milecastle 7 stands as a rectangular stone fortification with two gates, positioned along the defensive line of Hadrian's Wall in northern Britain.
Built in 122 AD under Emperor Hadrian's command, this fortification formed part of an extensive defensive network protecting Roman Britain from northern tribes.
The military outpost represented Roman engineering methods, featuring standardized construction techniques used throughout the frontier defense system of Britain.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site by taking local buses from Newcastle upon Tyne, with regular services stopping near the milecastle location.
The structure maintained precise spacing measurements, positioned exactly one Roman mile from neighboring milecastles, ensuring efficient communication along the wall.
Location: Tyne and Wear
Part of: Hadrian's Wall
GPS coordinates: 54.98012,-1.67647
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:56
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