Knag Burn Gateway, Roman gate near Housesteads Fort, Northumberland, England.
The Knag Burn Gateway features stone-built guard chambers on both sides of a single-lane entrance passage through Hadrian's Wall.
Built during the fourth century, this gateway provided access through Hadrian's Wall at the point where it crosses the Knag Burn stream.
The gateway represents Roman military engineering practices, demonstrating their methods for controlling movement across territorial boundaries in ancient Britain.
Located between milecastle 36 and turret 37a, visitors can access the gateway through marked paths near Housesteads Fort.
The gateway measures 3.7 meters in width with guard cells of 4.65 by 3.25 meters, making it distinct from standard milecastle gates.
Location: Northumberland
Part of: Housesteads fort, section of Wall and vallum between the field boundary west of milecastle 36 and the field boundary west of turret 37a in wall miles 36 and 37
GPS coordinates: 55.01466,-2.32865
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:45
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