Milecastle 35

Milecastle 35 is a Roman checkpoint along Hadrian's Wall in northern England, featuring stone foundations with a gateway positioned on the southeast side. The remains show the typical compact layout of approximately 19 by 15.5 meters, with wall sections still standing to varying heights.

The structure was originally built in the 2nd century as part of the Roman frontier defense system and served as an active checkpoint for several generations. After Roman withdrawal, the site gradually disappeared under vegetation until archaeologists began uncovering it in the 1800s.

The name reflects its role as a numbered checkpoint along the Roman frontier, one of many identical structures built at regular intervals. Visitors can observe the remaining gateway positions and notice how the layout indicates organized military planning.

The site sits along the Hadrian's Wall Path and is best explored on foot, allowing visitors to see multiple Roman stations along a single route. The open terrain offers limited shelter, so weatherproof clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended.

Excavations revealed that a baking oven was constructed at the site during later occupation, suggesting that military function became less important over time. This shift shows how frontier outposts evolved into community supply centers.

Location: Haydon

Part of: Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian's Wall and associated features between the boundary east of turret 34a and the field boundary west of milecastle 36 in wall miles 34, 35 and 36, Hadrians Wall, Milecastles and Turrets

GPS coordinates: 55.02581,-2.30664

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:42