Portgate, Fortified gateway in Northumberland, England.
The remains of Portgate stand where Hadrian's Wall intersects with the Roman road Dere Street, marking a significant control point for north-south traffic.
Built approximately 50 years before Hadrian's Wall, Portgate utilized large stone blocks and extended over 3 meters north of the main defensive barrier.
Local historical records from 1732 document the presence of a square castellum at this location, divided equally between the inner and outer sections of the wall.
The gateway remains lie beneath the former B6318 Military Road near Stagshaw Roundabout, with archaeological excavations revealing the west tower structure.
The name Portgate derives from Anglo-Saxon language, as the original Roman designation for this strategic crossing point has been lost through time.
Location: Northumberland
GPS coordinates: 55.01266,-2.02161
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:16
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