Milecastle 49, Roman frontier fortification at Hadrian's Wall, England
Milecastle 49 contains structural foundations of a small fort built with turf ramparts and wooden elements along the historic defensive line.
The fortification dates to 122 CE when Emperor Hadrian ordered the construction of military posts every Roman mile across northern Britain.
The milecastle garrison of 20 to 30 auxiliary soldiers controlled the movement of people and goods between Roman territory and local settlements.
The location near Birdoswald provides access to walking paths and informational displays about the Roman frontier defense system.
Archaeological excavations revealed evidence of original timber structures and military artifacts from the western third of Hadrian's Wall.
Part of: Hadrian's Wall
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/harrows-scar-milecastle-and-wall-hadrians-wall
GPS coordinates: 54.99080,-2.59499
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:06
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