Milecastle 40, Roman fortified outpost at Hadrian's Wall, United Kingdom
Milecastle 40 contains two gateways that were modified to allow only pedestrian access, with stone walls positioned at an angle to the main wall.
The fortlet was excavated in 1908, revealing a long-axis design and structural modifications that occurred during the Roman occupation of northern Britain.
The fortress represents the Roman military engineering methods used to establish control points and monitor movement between territories in ancient Britain.
Access to this archaeological site is available through the Hadrian's Wall Path, which connects multiple Roman fortifications across northern England.
The structure includes specific architectural elements showing how Roman soldiers adapted military designs to accommodate local terrain and defense requirements.
Part of: Hadrian's Wall
GPS coordinates: 55.00218,-2.39916
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:10
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